Okay, I'm curious what kind of Brake Fluid I should get for my GS-R. I need it to be best for high speed autoxing, and regular driving, with lots of high speed braking (from interstate) capability as well. What do you guys suggest? And where can I get it? I want to flush my system before going to Roebling Road this weekend.

 

i had ate super blue in my integra... i loved it... never crapped out on me... just make sure before u change to something like this that your whole system is dry... if the brake fluids mix together they will... ummm... damn forgot the word... sorta what stale milk does... it hardens up at the top... u dont want that in your brake lines

 

I've never heard anyone suggest drying the system before. Is this from previous experience or do you have a reference?

 

ahem, you mean the brake fluid will "precipitate" and produce a solid powderlike substance which you dont want in your system.

Hey Tom wassup???

I got a new map sensor and fixed my problem!

 

I'm going to be going with valvoline DOT 3/4 synthetic. Cheaper than the rest with about 90% of the performance and readily available.

 

I wouldn't say Super ATE is great just cause it didn't crap out on you... most fluids don't if they are uncontaminated and fresh. And by didn't crap out did you mean on the track or street?

However, I have heard alot of people say that they like the Super ATE, and it makes bleeding easier cause it's blue too.

I used Motul once before (the DOT 5.1) which was compatible with DOT 3 and 4. I'd say that if really want to use higher grade brake fluid w/o worrying about compatability problems, then just go for this. The DOT 5.1 means it's less hydroscopic (doesn't attract water) so you won't have to change it as much and it's boiling point is pretty good. Either way however on street you probally won't notice much of a difference unless you cook your brakes.

On the track, you probally should use a full synthetic brake fluid just cause of it's higher boiling point, but it's not compatible with regular brake fluid. I'm not sure how you are suppose to get all of the old stuff out... anybody?

 

good chit!