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Ness70 · 05-02-2006, 02:23 PM

I'll be attending a drivers school at the end of the month and will be changing brake fluid.
Can somebody recommend what type to use?
Thanks

Strings99 · 05-02-2006, 03:12 PM

Check out the Basic Suspension Set Up and Troubleshooting Algorythm sticky in the racing forum. It links to: **edit** which list the properties of various fluids. I was really surprised by the data. Ford’s heavy duty fluid it available at all of their parts departments. It only cost about $5 to $6 for 12 oz. Sorry about this one but Ford makes Chevy look really stupid on this one. I really don’t think Chevy’s fluid should be used in Colbats let alone a Vette! Don't forget to turn off the traction control at the track. It will modulate the rear brakes without you knowing it. I forgot to turn this off once myself and the brakes overheated EXTREMELY quickly. Keep looking around the racing forum. You will find a HUGE amount of information regarding DE's and preparation. Are you driving Mid Ohio?

Ness70 · 05-02-2006, 03:30 PM

Thanks,
Yes, I'm going to Mid Ohio over Memorial Day weekend with the BMW club.

Strings99 · 05-02-2006, 03:35 PM

How receptive are they to having Vette’s run with them? I’m always looking for more people to run with. The Maumee Valley and Ohio Valley region of the Porsche Club of America have been really great to run with.

Ness70 · 05-02-2006, 04:38 PM

They are very receptive to the Vettes. I've got a couple buddies with Vette's that also will be running that weekend. One of their instructors is also a Vette guy.

thebishman · 05-02-2006, 06:12 PM

Motul 600 or Wilwood 575 are both good, high temp boiling point brake fluids. I personally use Motul. Check ebay for good prices if no-one locally sells them.
Bish

corvette dave · 05-02-2006, 06:57 PM

I have used Valvoline synthetic for about 5 years. Costs about $8 per quart. Excellent fluid until you really start heating the brakes. Then look at the more expensive fluids such as Motul.

Check this:
Has anyone tried valvoline synthetic brake fluid

eviLS6 · 05-02-2006, 08:39 PM

Any DOT 4 should be better than factory fluid. I just got a L of ATE super blue racing from pfyc.com for like $12 or so. I wouldnt run the Motul 600, I hear its like $70 a L and really not any better than the Ford fluid.

Im attending willow springs in a few weeks too.

Subdriver · 05-02-2006, 09:13 PM

None of these meet owner's manual specs...

I used Motul RBF 600 for years with good results, but switched to Wilwood EXP 600 Plus a few years ago to try to stay with American products. The Wilwood EXP 600 Plus has wet/dry boiling points similar to the Motul, and won't bankrupt you.

No Doubt · 05-02-2006, 09:25 PM

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I wouldnt run the Motul 600, I hear its like $70 a L and really not any better than the Ford fluid.

You're thinking of Castrol SRF which is about $70.00 per Liter. It's the best brake fluid you can buy, period, and vastly superior to Ford or just about anything else. The only real drawback is its price.

Motul RBF 600 runs about $14.00-$15.00 per 500 ml (12 oz) bottle. The Wilwood EXP 600 Subdriver mentioned is equally good. Cost is about the same per 500 ml (12 oz.) bottle as Motul RBF 600.

**Red Kelly** · 05-02-2006, 09:39 PM

I use Motul Racing Brake Fluid 600 and just bought 4 one liter bottles for $14.00 Cdn. ($12.17 USD). Yes you can buy cheaper but what are you really saving? Mods will cost you 10 x more money than fluid replacement over the life of your car.

**panzer** · 05-03-2006, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ness70

I'll be attending a drivers school at the end of the month and will be changing brake fluid.
Can somebody recommend what type to use?
Thanks

I use this and also added stainless steeel brake lines. Done't mix this with the normal DOT 3 otherwise you will not to get the high boiling point of the synthetic.

thebishman · 05-03-2006, 09:43 AM

You can buy a 'three pack' of Motul 600, (1.5 litres), on ebay for approximately $45 with S/H included.
Bish

99cobra · 05-03-2006, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Doubt

You're thinking of Castrol SRF which is about $70.00 per Liter. It's the best brake fluid you can buy, period, and vastly superior to Ford or just about anything else. The only real drawback is its price.

That's a fact, jack

eviLS6 · 05-04-2006, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Doubt

You're thinking of Castrol SRF which is about $70.00 per Liter. It's the best brake fluid you can buy, period, and vastly superior to Ford or just about anything else. The only real drawback is its price.

Motul RBF 600 runs about $14.00-$15.00 per 500 ml (12 oz) bottle. The Wilwood EXP 600 Subdriver mentioned is equally good. Cost is about the same per 500 ml (12 oz.) bottle as Motul RBF 600.

Thanks for clearing that up, I heard somewhere it was the motul that was expensive.