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Performance Brake fluids?

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by d_samurai, Aug 9, 2004.

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    i would just stick to the regular DOT 3 fluid...
    d_samurai, Aug 9, 2004
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    JspeXAE102 Well-Known Member

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    Performance Brake fluids?

    I am getting ready to install some SS lines and i'll be completely flushing the fluid while i'm at it so..

    if anyone upgraded their brake fluid to something with a higher boiling point, give me a heads up on what brand you used. I found a super DOT 4 fluid at raceshopper but i'm not sure if it's interchangable with Toyota's brake system/seals and I dont feel like bein a gunie pig ;)
    JspeXAE102, Aug 9, 2004
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    ive heard synthetic DOT 3 will work if you flush all the old DOT 3 out.
    donkeyman, Aug 9, 2004
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    Just found out that the guys in Hondatech regularly use Super DOT 4 fluids.. the one I have in mind is ATE. I also heard that Valvoline SynPower is already good enough for AutoX

    Here's some numbers to look at:
    BOILING POINTS DRY/WET:

    DOT 3 401° F 284° F (The crap in our cars)
    DOT 4 446° F 311° F

    Valvoline SynPower 502° F 343° F
    ATE 536° F 392° F
    Motul DOT 5.1 509°F 365°F
    JspeXAE102, Aug 9, 2004
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    Can I ask where you found SS brake lines?
    Concordmk1, Aug 9, 2004
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    no brands huh? I'm just asking this cause i'm feeling some brake fade on track days.

    But I got my SS lines from raceconcepts.net
    JspeXAE102, Aug 9, 2004
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    Did they send ATE with your SS brake lines? When I emailed them asking they said the send ATE with them. I'll be eventually autocrossing the car. Looks like ATE would be a little better then Valvoline SynPower.
    Concordmk1, Aug 10, 2004
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    no they just sent me lines, no fluid..

    I think i'm goina stick with Valvoline SynPower.. yea the boiling points arnt so great but it is avilable at autozone. I dont thbink there is anywhere local that sells ATE, I checked online and it goes for $11 a liter + $9 shipping.
    JspeXAE102, Aug 10, 2004
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    sean2sean, Aug 10, 2004
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    Castrol GT LMA :D
    BZG, Aug 16, 2004
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