What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using?
03-27-2002, 03:54 PM
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What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using?
Thinking uf using valveoline syntech fluid and Carbotech Kelated-Metallic or Porterfield R4, R4S pads. Oh ya, and used for High-performance Street/Autocross, thanks.
03-28-2002, 04:59 AM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (C1V1C)
For high performance street driving and solo2 auto-x, I am recommending the Axxis Ultimate compound...the Valvoline Synpower will work well for this type of driving; i.e. you don't need the higher wet/dry boiling points of Motul 600, for example, for street and auto-x...further, full-race fluids are much of hygroscopic than the Valvoline Synpower and other hp-street fluids, so you would need to bleed them more often if you chose a full race fluid.
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03-28-2002, 06:59 AM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (cobalt)
Just a warning about non-Honda brake fluids. I've had a number factory service techs as well as non-Honda folks tell me that the OEM brake fluid is formulated to preserve the rubber seals in the master cylinder. If you don't use factory fluid, those seals may fail over time. Obviously, that's not good enough if you're competing with the car, just food for thought.
04-01-2002, 09:13 PM
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green stuff and motul 600 
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (Crazydave)
Porterfield R4S w/ ATE Super Blue
application is a daily driver, autoxer, occasional track day...never fades
application is a daily driver, autoxer, occasional track day...never fades
04-02-2002, 08:58 AM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (KekeK_5G)
To everyone that posted their setups: How are those aftermarket pads on your rotors?
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04-02-2002, 09:04 AM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (ESCALVANTE)
track:
carbotech panther plus (front)
oem (rear)
ATE super blue
street:
oem front and rear, wid ATE super blue.
carbotech panther plus (front)
oem (rear)
ATE super blue
street:
oem front and rear, wid ATE super blue.
04-02-2002, 10:47 AM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (Mr.Hatch)
so far everything is still OEM
READ THIS!!
Brake fluid info... http://www57.pair.com/lane/bfluid.htm
READ THIS!!
Brake fluid info... http://www57.pair.com/lane/bfluid.htm
04-02-2002, 02:18 PM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (C1V1C)
Good brake fluid thread -- https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=156681
I use ATE SuperBlue on my Track car and my ol' daily driver. ~$10/qt.
Hawk Blues for Track use...
Porterfield R4S for street/light track use...
[Modified by SpiceyRice, 6:18 PM 4/2/2002]
I use ATE SuperBlue on my Track car and my ol' daily driver. ~$10/qt.
Hawk Blues for Track use...
Porterfield R4S for street/light track use...
[Modified by SpiceyRice, 6:18 PM 4/2/2002]
04-02-2002, 05:40 PM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (SpiceyRice)
I paid 8.50 per bottle for the motul rbf600 stuff at my local moto shop. Dont know what size the bottles are though.
04-03-2002, 06:07 AM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (Mista Bone)
Hehe Mista Bone! 
I use Hawk HP Plus front, OEM rear with Motul 600. And I do not believe that my seals are at risk!
I use Hawk HP Plus front, OEM rear with Motul 600. And I do not believe that my seals are at risk!
04-03-2002, 04:01 PM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (97CivicFerio)
Endless pads front and rear , ATE superblu brake fluid is by far the best ive used , i like motuls too but i use ATE , its a noticable difference , the pads are nice too , never fades , doesnt **** up at the track.
04-03-2002, 06:56 PM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (C1V1C)
I have heard good things about CArbotech panther plus pads and ATE super blue fluid on the track!!! Excellent performance.
04-03-2002, 08:20 PM
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Re: What kind of brake pads and fluid are you guys using? (94CivicSi)
Just a warning about non-Honda brake fluids. I've had a number factory service techs as well as non-Honda folks tell me that the OEM brake fluid is formulated to preserve the rubber seals in the master cylinder. If you don't use factory fluid, those seals may fail over time. Obviously, that's not good enough if you're competing with the car, just food for thought.
Anytime, ANYONE says something is "specially formulated" i'm skeptical. If this WERE true, then why are their SO MANY brands of brake fluid?
[Modified by YodaIsGod, 9:20 PM 4/3/2002]
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