malibuguy Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 i'm getting ready to upgrade my braking components on my little tercel, going with larger 1st gen paseo rotors, calipers, master cylinder, braided lines, & probably Hawk HP Plus pads...maybe something else, i'm not sure yet i'm not sure what to get for brake fluid...the car is a DD that will see track time hopefully by summer...so i think i'd need more then a standard fluid... suggestions??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 any of the paddock favorites would be fine: ATE Super Blue (or Gold) Motul 600 etc something thats north of 500* dry boil point outta do the trick They're all "DOT3" classification, but there is quite a bit of variance between the crap that comes in cars and the stuff designed for track applications (namely dry & wet boiling points) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibuguy Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 should a liter be enough to completly flush the system?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Unless there is something crazy about your brake setup that outta do it I would speculate... I'm able to flush my MR2 with a half-liter, but just barely. Small car so short lines, small brake calipers, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasaregistrar Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 should a liter be enough to completly flush the system?? Buy 2 so 1 will be enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 For cheap and easy to find fluid, I go with Prestone DOT 4. It has a dry boiling point of 500F, and it holds up decently on the track in my experience. It's quite similar to Valvolene's SynPower brake fluid, which is no longer available. Just make sure you do a complete flush and bleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRINGER Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I think I used a half liter on the me-otter...but then again I flushed more then needed. For 16 bucks a liter of ATE Blue and security of stopping...I dont mind wasting it or doing between weekend bleeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibuguy Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardwolf Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I like to use fluid that has a wet boil over 400°. The wet boil is more important if you leave the fluid in there awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YELLOWC6OHIO Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 http://www.seinesystems.com/BrakeFluids.htm this site has a list of different fluids temps and prices. i tried to copy and paste but it's a table format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laze1 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 And buy one of these, you will be happy that you did! http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=26&gclid=COCg7837rJoCFRBhnAodxxUxcA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Wolfe Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 My Motive Power Bleeder lasted about 4 uses before the pump gave up. Luckily I have a cooperative spouse. We can bleed the brakes better and just as fast. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laze1 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 WOW! I have used mine a least a dozen times, and loaned it out at the track 3-5 times...you must have gotten a lemon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calif_Kid Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I've got a Motive power bleeder, and it has worked pretty well for me also. One thing - if you get the universal adapter (the thing with the j bolts and little chain), then if the bolt threads bind a little (as mine did) in the cap, then you might want to drill the plastic holes slightly larger. After I drilled the holes a little, then the bolts/chain snugged up much more smoothly. - Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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