Question about brake fluid...

[Chiketkd]

For those members that AutoX or race their SVXs, what brake fluid do you run?

My local autoparts store doesn't carry Motul, so I'm looking at Valvoline Synpower which has the following specs:

Boiling Pt: DRY:502F -- WET:343F

Would this be suitable for high performance 'weekend racing'?

-Chike

I cant help you chike, as i would NEVER race. EVER....

[Chiketkd]

Originally posted by tancred
I cant help you chike, as i would NEVER race. EVER....

[svxcess]

Here is a link to supposedly a better brake fluid than the ATE Super Blue. Its called Prospeed GS610

http://www.gs610.com/specifications.htm

http://www.gs610.com/index.htm

http://www.gs610.com/compare.htm

Originally posted by Chiketkd

because racing is wrong, yeah, its just wrong...so there was this WRX with underglo's the other night and i was like....

I mean, WRONG CHIKE DAMN IT BOY!! LISTEN TO WHAT IM SAYING, RACING IS BAD....

[Chiketkd]

That Pro Speed is some good stuff! However, my local Advanced Auto Parts/ Autozone don't carry it. What's the best over-the-counter BF available?

-Chike

Originally posted by svxcess
Here is a link to supposedly a better brake fluid than the ATE Super Blue. Its called Prospeed GS610

http://www.gs610.com/specifications.htm

http://www.gs610.com/index.htm

http://www.gs610.com/compare.htm

[newsvx]

Originally posted by tancred


because racing is wrong, yeah, its just wrong...so there was this WRX with underglo's the other night and i was like....

I mean, WRONG CHIKE DAMN IT BOY!! LISTEN TO WHAT IM SAYING, RACING IS BAD....

tancred,

I don't think Chike is referring to "street racing", but rather autocross and perhaps at a local track.

I agree that street racing is just plain dumb. Without even considering that one could kill themselves or someone else, around here, if a person is caught street racing, the car is impounded and you go to jail. Just not worth the risk....

Harry

[lee]

here's some data I snipped from another forum I frequent...where BTW, Vavoline Synpower is well liked for an OTC product.

ARRANGED BY DRY BOILING POINT:

DRY:401F -- WET:284F --- DOT3 MINIMUM
DRY:446F -- WET:311F --- DOT4 MINIMUM
DRY:446F -- WET:311F --- Castrol LMA DOT 3/4
DRY:500F -- WET:356F --- DOT5 MINIMUM
DRY:502F -- WET:343F --- VALVOLINE SYNPOWER
DRY:509F -- WET:365F --- MOTUL 5.1
DRY:527F -- WET:302F --- AP RACING 551
DRY:536F -- WET:392F --- ATE SUPERBLUE/TYP200
DRY:550F -- WET:290F --- Ford Heavy Duty DOT 3
DRY:590F -- WET:410F --- AP RACING 600
DRY:590F -- WET:518F --- CASTROL SRF
DRY:593F -- WET:420F --- MOTUL RBF600
DRY:610F -- WET:421F --- NEO-SYNTHETIC SUPER DOT 610
DRY:620F -- WET:425F --- COBALT SUPER XRF

ARRANGED BY WET BOILING POINT:

DRY:401F -- WET:284F --- DOT3 MINIMUM
DRY:550F -- WET:290F --- Ford Heavy Duty DOT 3
DRY:527F -- WET:302F --- AP RACING 551
DRY:446F -- WET:311F --- DOT4 MINIMUM
DRY:446F -- WET:311F --- Castrol LMA DOT 3/4
DRY:502F -- WET:343F --- VALVOLINE SYNPOWER
DRY:500F -- WET:356F --- DOT5 MINIMUM
DRY:509F -- WET:365F --- MOTUL 5.1
DRY:536F -- WET:392F --- ATE SUPERBLUE/TYP200
DRY:590F -- WET:410F --- AP RACING 600
DRY:593F -- WET:420F --- MOTUL RBF600
DRY:610F -- WET:421F --- NEO-SYNTHETIC SUPER DOT 610
DRY:620F -- WET:425F --- COBALT SUPER XRF
DRY:590F -- WET:518F --- CASTROL SRF

[Chiketkd]

Thanks Lee! I'll go with the Valvoline Synpower...

Question: As I plan on putting in fresh brake fluid, will a 32oz bottle be enough?

-Chike

[svx_commuter]

I have been using that in all my cars. Yes 32 oz is plenty for the SVX. Happy bleeding.............

[Chiketkd]

Thanks! Bleed she shall...

-Chike

Originally posted by svx_commuter
I have been using that in all my cars. Yes 32 oz is plenty for the SVX. Happy bleeding.............

[drivemusicnow]

if i'm just going to be adding some to my reservoir thats looking a little low, what should i add? (its weird, filled it up, bled it all out, when i replaced rotors and pads.. no leaks, nothing anywhere, but its slowly gotten down to about halfway between empty and full.. hmmm )

[Chiketkd]

Any Dot 3 or 4 brake fluid should be fine. I'd go with Valvoline Synpower b/c the price isn't outrageous, and its heat resistance specs are extremely good for the $$$!

-Chike

Originally posted by drivemusicnow
if i'm just going to be adding some to my reservoir thats looking a little low, what should i add? (its weird, filled it up, bled it all out, when i replaced rotors and pads.. no leaks, nothing anywhere, but its slowly gotten down to about halfway between empty and full.. hmmm )

[benebob]

I use Castrol GPX or something like that in my XT6 autoxer. Never had an issues autoxing and having fade with it but at the dragon it didn't perform all that well. Tough thing is as you get to the premium fluids they tend to absorb water quicker so you almost need to bleed the brakes every couple of weeks to keep 'em working good.

[rmjjensen]

I use the valvoline synpower ......works well and just looks amazingly clean coming out of the bottle ....good stuff that I love putting in the SVX