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Old 08-25-2010, 11:07 PM   #15
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Yep.

$128 on their site. Going to keep on looking...see what I can come up with. Thanks!
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Old 10-07-2010, 02:14 PM   #16
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thanks for this info Tag. . . I myself had the same scare.. . Last Lap the 4th time out. . . I was lucky enough the brakes went out on my cool down lap. . .
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Old 10-07-2010, 02:20 PM   #17
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I have one of these and it works pretty well. I am not sure if there are any issues using it with ABS systems though.


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MVP-0250/
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Old 10-07-2010, 11:53 PM   #18
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thanks for this info Tag. . . I myself had the same scare.. . Last Lap the 4th time out. . . I was lucky enough the brakes went out on my cool down lap. . .
Crazy! Last lap, just like me. Well, I'm sure the DOT 4 would be a great way to go. It's compatible with DOT 3 and you might even be able to get the dealer to change it out for you. Tell them it's "just in case."



Really, there is no difference other than wet/dry boiling points. In other words, DOT 4 can withstand a little more braking and heat. It's good stuff. Super Blue
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I have one of these and it works pretty well. I am not sure if there are any issues using it with ABS systems though.


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I needed to get one of those. I just had the dealer do it and they used pretty much the exact same thing.
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Old 10-08-2010, 09:02 AM   #19
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Happy to help.

Now....I'm thinking of upgrading to stainless steel brake lines. (Honestly, losing my brakes like that kinda got me prettttttty damn nervous. I am NOT going to let that happen again!)
You won't regret it. I upgraded to Goodridge G Stop SS lines as well as having Motul Racing brake fluid put in. It's DOT 4 rated with a wet boiling point of 421 and dry boiling point of 594.
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Old 12-12-2010, 10:26 AM   #20
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WWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO



Got my MTI stainless steel brake lines in as a Christmas present from Mrs.Tag! Now...to replace and bleed those brakes once again...lol
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Old 12-15-2010, 10:17 AM   #21
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I have one of these and it works pretty well. I am not sure if there are any issues using it with ABS systems though.


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MVP-0250/
I have one like this and I used it on my 4th gen which had ABS. I never had a problem.

I also used super blue.

Worked great.

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Old 03-15-2011, 09:47 PM   #22
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I'm sold. Going with Super Blue DOT 4 before C5Fest II. How much does it take to flush the old stuff out of the sytem? Owner's manual doesn't have anything about brake fluid capacity.
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Old 03-16-2011, 11:14 PM   #23
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We used just one bottle ...$14 and we were good.
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Old 03-17-2011, 06:57 AM   #24
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One other point for those who may not know ( I sure didn't and had to be told) If you are doing any type of track events and you are heating up your breaking system you need to be careful when you are finished and DO NOT APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKES it has a tendency to warp your rotors.

I do not know if this will actually warp your rotors but this is what I was told by a track instructor and didn't want to find out the hard way.

Great write up about the fluid, and brake line, glad I changed my lines, now need to change my fluid.
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I recently used Super Blue in my bike, I liked it and highly recommend it as it makes flushing very easy. Plan on doing the camaro soon.

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One other point for those who may not know ( I sure didn't and had to be told) If you are doing any type of track events and you are heating up your breaking system you need to be careful when you are finished and DO NOT APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKES it has a tendency to warp your rotors.

I do not know if this will actually warp your rotors but this is what I was told by a track instructor and didn't want to find out the hard way.

Great write up about the fluid, and brake line, glad I changed my lines, now need to change my fluid.
Made that a little larger for you...lol


When you are on the brakes as much as you are in a road course, they will super heat becoming extremely hot. Put that parking brake on and you are talking about welding metal together. Yes, it can warp it.

Do not EVER put on that parking brake!!!
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I recently used Super Blue in my bike, I liked it and highly recommend it as it makes flushing very easy. Plan on doing the camaro soon.

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I used Super Blue in my 4th Gen. I will be flushing my 5th Gen after getting more miles on it. I wonder what GM puts in the system?

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We used just one bottle ...$14 and we were good.

Thanks! The fluid should be here in a few days and a found a reputable local shop that will do it for a reasonable price.
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