DOT 5 Brake Fluid: Pros and Possible Cons?
04-15-2002, 04:41 PM
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DOT 5 Brake Fluid: Pros and Possible Cons?
Okay, I tried the tech and comp sections of the MB, but the Civic section simply has way more views and I need some info from experience. I'm sure that at least SOME people here have tried or still run DOT 5 brake fluid in their cars.
I have a few Q's about DOT 5 Brake Fluid.
1. Does it really have a higher boiling point?
2. Silicon-based, so it's "supposed" to be more paint friendly - is this true?
3. Did any of you running DOT 5 see any REAL benefits from it?
4. What brand(s) is/are the best? Thinking MOTUL, but need it sooner, so I might have to get some other DOT 5 **** from the local Honda Bike dealer.
5. Any downsides besides price? I saw $8.99 for 12fl.oz.
6. I am completely filling up a completely dry system. FULL bleed and all. How much fluid you guys think it will take?
That's about it. This is for my daily driven Civic hatch with swap and GS-R brakes at all 4 corners, stainless lines, Slotted Brembo rotors, Integra Booster, and Integra RS non-ABS master cylinder.
I don't care about the price as long as there are true benefits in the slightest way. Even the milder effects on paint (if true) would be enough for me to buy it. Sounds retarded I know, but I'm trying to keep the car as nice as possible for as long as possible. Most important would be the resistance to boiling and brake fade, but I'd like to know how accruate accounts of better braking because of DOT 5 have been.
Later!
[Modified by B18C5-EH2, 1:42 AM 4/16/2002]
I have a few Q's about DOT 5 Brake Fluid.
1. Does it really have a higher boiling point?
2. Silicon-based, so it's "supposed" to be more paint friendly - is this true?
3. Did any of you running DOT 5 see any REAL benefits from it?
4. What brand(s) is/are the best? Thinking MOTUL, but need it sooner, so I might have to get some other DOT 5 **** from the local Honda Bike dealer.
5. Any downsides besides price? I saw $8.99 for 12fl.oz.
6. I am completely filling up a completely dry system. FULL bleed and all. How much fluid you guys think it will take?
That's about it. This is for my daily driven Civic hatch with swap and GS-R brakes at all 4 corners, stainless lines, Slotted Brembo rotors, Integra Booster, and Integra RS non-ABS master cylinder.
I don't care about the price as long as there are true benefits in the slightest way. Even the milder effects on paint (if true) would be enough for me to buy it. Sounds retarded I know, but I'm trying to keep the car as nice as possible for as long as possible. Most important would be the resistance to boiling and brake fade, but I'd like to know how accruate accounts of better braking because of DOT 5 have been.
Later!
[Modified by B18C5-EH2, 1:42 AM 4/16/2002]
04-15-2002, 04:49 PM
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Re: DOT 5 Brake Fluid: Pros and Possible Cons? (B18C5-EH2)
I found this thread here:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=156681
So from that thread it would *seem* that DOT 5 is a no-no.
Anyone here ever run DOT 5?
I guess I'll look into the MOTUL RBF600 from the local Honda bike dealer.
On the lists on that linked thread, it seems to perform quite excellent.
Anyone else here have experience with different brake fluids? I know it might sound lame, but I'd like to have the best overall stuff in there.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=156681
So from that thread it would *seem* that DOT 5 is a no-no.
Anyone here ever run DOT 5?
I guess I'll look into the MOTUL RBF600 from the local Honda bike dealer.
On the lists on that linked thread, it seems to perform quite excellent.
Anyone else here have experience with different brake fluids? I know it might sound lame, but I'd like to have the best overall stuff in there.
04-15-2002, 05:32 PM
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Re: DOT 5 Brake Fluid: Pros and Possible Cons? (B18C5-EH2)
yea, DOT 5 should not be done.
I have heard nothing but good things about Motul and ATE SuperBlue.
good luck,
aj
I have heard nothing but good things about Motul and ATE SuperBlue.
good luck,
aj
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