Brake fluid type?

Ian · 13-04-2011, 05:18 PM

Hi Guys,

I am going down the BBK route at the moment and am interested to know what type of brake fluid people are using for road use and a few track days.

I know it may seem a silly question, but there seems to be many types of "racing" fluid available.

funtime · 13-04-2011, 05:35 PM

Castrol SRF is the best fluid in many peoples opinions. Just one tip, don't get too hung up on dot numbers - Castrol SRF is Dot 4 but has the highest boiling point out of all the fluids, which is essentially all that matters.

There are loads of comparison tables on the net, don't just take my word for it, SRF comes top of most!

James

The Gorilla · 13-04-2011, 05:50 PM

Hi,

Ian- Do a Search and you may save
yourself some money.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

mattCSLnut · 13-04-2011, 06:30 PM

ATE Racing Blue works well for me

as James said the higher the boiling point the better,with "the higher the better" DOT number being less important

s.mac · 13-04-2011, 07:55 PM

yep ATE blue for me

northernjim · 13-04-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funtime

Castrol SRF is the best fluid in many peoples opinions. Just one tip, don't get too hung up on dot numbers - Castrol SRF is Dot 4 but has the highest boiling point out of all the fluids, which is essentially all that matters.

There are loads of comparison tables on the net, don't just take my word for it, SRF comes top of most!

James

It also needs changing the most often too, aswell as being by far the most expensive.....

wet boiling point is actually a very important factor too

s.mac · 13-04-2011, 08:22 PM

mines due for changing in a couple of weeks, how much do you need ?
Ive taken 2 before and the dealer was OK, the next time I got the call they needed another bottle ....

do ATE do another colour so I can tell its been all flushed out ?
sorry about going off topic

Pip1968 · 13-04-2011, 11:38 PM

What about the AP fluid that comes with the BBK kit? More expensive lower/higher quality???? I could do with changing mine although the brakes are still great and as sharp as.

Pip

shane@mbtech · 13-04-2011, 11:50 PM

Motul rbf 600 gets my vote

Although we use a 5.1 cheap as chips fluid in our kids e30 325. Never skipped a beat and it stands on its nose all day long.
Mind you, it has standard discs, standard shit calipers and carbotech XP8's pads and braided hoses, it has been faultless on the brakes- just goes to show that the low weight plays a huge huge part.

shane@mbtech · 13-04-2011, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.mac

mines due for changing in a couple of weeks, how much do you need ?
Ive taken 2 before and the dealer was OK, the next time I got the call they needed another bottle ....

do ATE do another colour so I can tell its been all flushed out ?
sorry about going off topic

Ill sort it when you pop up my end Steve.

13-04-2011, 05:18 PM	#1
Ian S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 43 Casino cash: $718	Brake fluid type? Hi Guys, I am going down the BBK route at the moment and am interested to know what type of brake fluid people are using for road use and a few track days. I know it may seem a silly question, but there seems to be many types of "racing" fluid available.

13-04-2011, 05:35 PM	#2
funtime S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sussex Posts: 613 Casino cash: $5830	Castrol SRF is the best fluid in many peoples opinions. Just one tip, don't get too hung up on dot numbers - Castrol SRF is Dot 4 but has the highest boiling point out of all the fluids, which is essentially all that matters. There are loads of comparison tables on the net, don't just take my word for it, SRF comes top of most! James

13-04-2011, 05:50 PM	#3
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, Ian- Do a Search and you may save yourself some money. Regards, The Gorilla.

13-04-2011, 06:30 PM	#4
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	ATE Racing Blue works well for me as James said the higher the boiling point the better,with "the higher the better" DOT number being less important

13-04-2011, 07:55 PM	#5
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	yep ATE blue for me

13-04-2011, 08:22 PM	#7
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	mines due for changing in a couple of weeks, how much do you need ? Ive taken 2 before and the dealer was OK, the next time I got the call they needed another bottle .... do ATE do another colour so I can tell its been all flushed out ? sorry about going off topic

13-04-2011, 11:38 PM	#8
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	What about the AP fluid that comes with the BBK kit? More expensive lower/higher quality???? I could do with changing mine although the brakes are still great and as sharp as. Pip

13-04-2011, 11:50 PM	#9
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Motul rbf 600 gets my vote Although we use a 5.1 cheap as chips fluid in our kids e30 325. Never skipped a beat and it stands on its nose all day long. Mind you, it has standard discs, standard shit calipers and carbotech XP8's pads and braided hoses, it has been faultless on the brakes- just goes to show that the low weight plays a huge huge part.