Which BRAKE fluid?
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Which BRAKE fluid?
Some people say that it doesn't matter wich brake fluid you'll put into your system. However, someone told me that there is a special FLUID, which comes in 2 bottles and costs around 20 bucks is needed.
Is it worth buying this one or just spend 4 bucks on the reg. fluid at Kragen store???
Is it worth buying this one or just spend 4 bucks on the reg. fluid at Kragen store???
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I believe you can get some of the upgraded fluid fomr Pheuong at www.eatricezone.com under the brakes section.
SuDZ
SuDZ
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I use ATE Super Blue in my car. I didn't know it wasn't DOT approved because of the color though. Oh well, I'm happy as long as it meets or exceeds the requirements. It certainly holds up to the heat generated on the track.
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Originally posted by iwannabmw
I use ATE Super Blue in my car. I didn't know it wasn't DOT approved because of the color though. Oh well, I'm happy as long as it meets or exceeds the requirements. It certainly holds up to the heat generated on the track.
I use ATE Super Blue in my car. I didn't know it wasn't DOT approved because of the color though. Oh well, I'm happy as long as it meets or exceeds the requirements. It certainly holds up to the heat generated on the track.
SuDZ
#6
ATE Super Blue, too!
Originally posted by iwannabmw
I use ATE Super Blue in my car. I didn't know it wasn't DOT approved because of the color though. Oh well, I'm happy as long as it meets or exceeds the requirements. It certainly holds up to the heat generated on the track.
I use ATE Super Blue in my car. I didn't know it wasn't DOT approved because of the color though. Oh well, I'm happy as long as it meets or exceeds the requirements. It certainly holds up to the heat generated on the track.
-K-
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Originally posted by KWheelzSB
Me too - got it from Phuong @ www.eatricezone.com -very high quality stuff & I recommend shopping w/ him.
-K-
Me too - got it from Phuong @ www.eatricezone.com -very high quality stuff & I recommend shopping w/ him.
-K-
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I bought brake fluid from Phoung. Never used it.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=100008
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=100008
Originally posted by Mikesburn
Yeh, he's nice guy, I'll call him about the fluid, thanx
Yeh, he's nice guy, I'll call him about the fluid, thanx
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#9
Originally posted by SuDZ
Huh... I thought it was some kind of regulation that it had to be DOT approved. Guess not. Are there many out there non- DOT approved?
SuDZ
Huh... I thought it was some kind of regulation that it had to be DOT approved. Guess not. Are there many out there non- DOT approved?
SuDZ
My conclusion: ATE Type 200 and Super Blue are not only the cheapest of the performance brake fluids, they are also the cheapest per degree of boil protection, and have a very high 6-month BP estimate. In addition you can alternate with each change and the color difference will tell you when you're done. [Note that ATE Blue is not DOT-approved because of the color.] ATE and some of the higher-performance fluids are available from ogracing.com.
I'm happy with it either way and won't lose any sleep over it.
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Originally posted by Shadow
I use Motul 600, expensive stuff, but not really worth it.
I use Motul 600, expensive stuff, but not really worth it.
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#12
Originally posted by xHypex
I'm running Ford Hi Temp Dot4 fluid and it's been great. I got it because it's a lot cheaper than Motul and it's available at any Ford dealer. However, last time I tried to buy it at a dealership they said they don't make it anymore though
It also clearly states on the label the fluid is to be used for the Ford Focus
-hype
I'm running Ford Hi Temp Dot4 fluid and it's been great. I got it because it's a lot cheaper than Motul and it's available at any Ford dealer. However, last time I tried to buy it at a dealership they said they don't make it anymore though
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Originally posted by iwannabmw
Real intelligent dealership
Real intelligent dealership
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give me a call
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Valvoline Synthetic Brake Fluid. Great stuff for the price. The spec on it is pretty close to racing type fluid ie. ATE or Motul. http://www.valvoline.com/
Just compare the wet/dry boiling point and you will know what I'm talking about.
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?Product=51
Just compare the wet/dry boiling point and you will know what I'm talking about.
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?Product=51
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Re: ATE Super Blue, too!
Originally posted by KWheelzSB
Me too - got it from Phuong @ www.eatricezone.com -very high quality stuff & I recommend shopping w/ him.
-K-
Me too - got it from Phuong @ www.eatricezone.com -very high quality stuff & I recommend shopping w/ him.
-K-
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I don't know why it was mentioned incorrectly, but the ATE Super Blue is DOT 4 rated.
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