yes as the topic says do i need new brake fluid?

Is it ok to put DOT 4 fluid in for this pads? or stay with 3 or whatever?

what you guys think? thanks

I used and still using my stock pad/fluid for 73000 km

 

I'm using ATE blue brake fluid with those pads and SS lines and really like the way the brakes feel.

But you can use any DOT 3/4 fluid with those pads. Just be sure not to use the silicone fluids.

 

i am wondering if i could use valvoline? (?) dot 4 one..

 

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if it is a silicone base, no. i would recommend the ate super blue or motul. i'm using motul with the oem pads and it feels great!

 

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&lt;== running the same setup as bbasso - feels great

 

Valvoline Synpower dot 4 is fine.... it's cheap and has a decent dry boiling point.

 

dot 3 and 4 are fine. DOT 5 is a no no.

btw: where did you get those pads? i'm looking for a set and need them asap

 

Try Cobaltfrictions, ask for Andie.

Allways hooks me !

 

i already tried them.. they haven't gotten back to me

 

wait longer, he will help you out

 

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dot 5.1 is good though.

 

just get the Ford Heavy duty stuff

i run the PBR Ultimates (same pads basically) and run OE honda stuff....but only cause it was free...
i'm gonna change to Ford Heavy duty really soon

 

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Give them a call. Not only is Andie an awesome guy, but Richard and the rest of the gang as well! I give them all the brake business I can because they deserve it!

ATE SB, SS lines, and Axxis Ultimates are a perfect combo for street and mild track use. If you want a pad with a little more bite and wouldn't mind a little more dust and noise, opt for the Cobalt GT-Sports. I'm thinking of giving those a shot next.

 

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just go to his site and order it with your card..

 

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Andie is awesome.....very very nice guy who is always more then happy to assist you with questions or concerns as well as advise on how to spend your money .

 

What you want is fresh fluid, and good fluid.

Fresh fluid is just like it sounds. The 2001 owner's manual tells you to change (flush) brake fluid every three years, but I personally think that's too long. I think two years is the longest you would want to go for a street-driven car, and one year is better if it's going to be driven hard. And if you take it to the track or autocross, it should have been changed within the previous six months.

Good fluid is fluid with a high boiling point. The higher the boiling point, the better the resistance to boiling. You can read about boiling points of brake fluids in this topic. Here they are, arranged by dry boiling point:

DRY:401F -- WET:284F --- DOT3 MINIMUM (GLYCOL BASE)
DRY:446F -- WET:311F --- DOT4 MINIMUM (GLYCOL BASE)
DRY:500F -- WET:356F --- DOT5 MINIMUM (SILICONE BASE)
DRY:500F -- WET:356F --- DOT5.1 MINIMUM (GLYCOL BASE)
DRY:527F -- WET:302F --- AP RACING 551 ($12.95/0.5L OR 16.9 OZ)
DRY:527F -- WET:347F --- VALVOLINE SYNPOWER DOT3 & DOT4
DRY:536F -- WET:392F --- ATE SUPERBLUE/TYP200 ($9.95/1L)
DRY:550F -- WET:284F --- FORD HEAVY DUTY DOT 3 ($4/12 OZ)
DRY:570F -- WET:284F --- WILWOOD 570 ($5.65/12 OZ)
DRY:570F -- WET:284F --- PERFORMANCE Friction Z rated ($6.27/16 OZ)
DRY:590F -- WET:410F --- AP RACING 600 ($16.95/0.5L OR 16.9 OZ)
DRY:590F -- WET:518F --- CASTROL SRF ($69.00/1L 0R 33.8 OZ)
DRY:593F -- WET:420F --- MOTUL RBF600 ($12.95/0.5L OR 16.9 OZ)
DRY:601F -- WET:399F --- BREMBO LCF 600 PLUS ($26.75/0.5L OR 16.9 OZ)
DRY:610F -- WET:421F --- NEO SYNTHETICS SUPER DOT 610 ($11.95/12 OZ)
DRY:610F -- WET:421F --- PROSPEED GS610 ($39.95/16 OZ)
DRY:626F -- WET:417F --- WILWOOD EXP 600 ($16.95/0.5L 16.9 OZ)

 

just called and ordered a set from Cobalt