What Brake fluid R U using?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

d69chris · 12-22-2009, 10:40 PM

I bought a set of braided stainless lines to replace the rubber hoses on my Camaro. Installing a set of drilled slotted Racing brake rotors.

I figured this might be a good time to upgrade the brake fluid.

Not building a pure track/race car, but will be tracking and drag racing for fun. Not my daily driver.

Input please......................

2SSRS · 12-22-2009, 10:51 PM

If you like spending $ buy the Castrol SRF.

d69chris · 12-23-2009, 12:03 AM

I don't like spending money on brake fluid.

Just figured while the system was open, I would upgrade.

What about super blue or Motul RBF600?

I read about shelf life on brake fluid. I don't want something I have to change every six months either.

I like spending it on go fast and stay together stuff!

lawdogg149 · 12-23-2009, 08:33 AM

Wildwood 570 in my ride.

thekid96 · 12-23-2009, 09:00 AM

Motul RBF600 FTW.

Team STILLEN · 12-23-2009, 06:30 PM

Motul RBF600 or we also carry 3 different AP Racing fluids.

Dan

d69chris · 12-23-2009, 08:45 PM

Don't know if I want full racing fluid.............

On the Motul RBF600 is there a shelflife where you need to change the brake fluid at different intervals like your oil?

Dan, What do you think of Super Blue?? Can you PM me some prices?

I would like better fluid, but don't want to become a bigger slave to this car than I already am.

Thanks for the feedback

mtcwby · 12-25-2009, 02:43 AM

Motul RBF 600....I've been running it in my camaro since August,
I love it. But do it right and flush all the factory DOT3 out.

lsejlowe · 12-25-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d69chris

Not building a pure track/race car, but will be tracking and drag racing for fun. Not my daily driver.

Input please......................

any reason not to go with standard DOT 4 from any local parts store? If you're not spending that much time on a road course track it might not make sense to pay the premium for race fluid. JMHO

d69chris · 12-25-2009, 01:50 PM

What....not spend money on my camaro....rediculous.

Will check out some other DOT 4's at Autozone, just always looking to improve the car where I can.

75rusty · 12-27-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekid96

Motul RBF600 FTW.

Truth.

mtcwby · 01-02-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d69chris

What....not spend money on my camaro....rediculous.

Will check out some other DOT 4's at Autozone, just always looking to improve the car where I can.

When you compare DOT4 fluids, look at the WET boiling temp, not the dry.
You will notice that the Motul RBF600 is more than 100 degrees higher than the rest.

the rich dude · 01-03-2010, 02:23 PM

How long will the Motul last before it needs to be changed out?

d69chris · 01-03-2010, 02:36 PM

Good question.......any takers???

mtcwby · 01-03-2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the rich dude

How long will the Motul last before it needs to be changed out?

At least as long as the oem DOT3 fluid.

the rich dude · 01-03-2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtcwby

At least as long as the oem DOT3 fluid.

good to know, thanks. guess I'll be getting some Motul then

d69chris · 01-03-2010, 09:06 PM

Was it about 2.5 liters to change out the fluid?

Chris_B · 01-04-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the rich dude

How long will the Motul last before it needs to be changed out?

2 years maximum for any reputable DOT3 / DOT4 / DOT5.1 brake fluid on the street. More often if the car ever sees the track.

If you are committed to flushing the brake fluid anyway, it would be a great time to upgrade to stainless steel braided brake lines. You'd get a huge improvement in pedal feel for a moderate cost.

Chris

Chris_B · 01-04-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d69chris

Was it about 2.5 liters to change out the fluid?

About 2-1/2 500mL bottles. I always buy 3 bottles so it is fresh every time.

d69chris · 01-04-2010, 11:01 AM

Thaks for the input Chris, got my stainless lines, just need to get the fluid.

IPS Brandon · 01-05-2010, 07:53 AM

Motul RBF600 is our fluid of choice for street/track cars

-594 degree dry boiling point - 421 wet
The higher dry boiling point helps prevent vapor lock and brake fade under harder braking and demands, but still has good recovery for excellent pedal and brake modulation.

As for fluid life, just inspect the fluid periodically and check the color as the fluid darkens you will want to flush and re fill.

Team STILLEN · 01-11-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d69chris

Don't know if I want full racing fluid.............

On the Motul RBF600 is there a shelflife where you need to change the brake fluid at different intervals like your oil?

Dan, What do you think of Super Blue?? Can you PM me some prices?

I would like better fluid, but don't want to become a bigger slave to this car than I already am.

Thanks for the feedback

Super Blue is a decent fluid...there are better out there, and some have been mentioned in this thread. Most people like it because the coloring lets them see when the old fluid is flushed out. I don't understand it because you can easily see uncolored fluid turn from dirty/dark to clean/light when you flush it.

Here's the problem(s)....what do you do on the 2nd flush when you're replacing blue fluid with blue fluid? Another potential problem is that the blue dye that's added tends to dye everything...like the plastic reservoir. I would certainly be upset if the brake fluid reservoir on my brand new car was permanently dyed blue.

IMO you're better off going with one of the non-dyed high quality fluids like AP Racing or Motul.

Dan

d69chris · 01-11-2010, 07:25 PM

Thanks Dan, Motul it is!

12-22-2009, 10:40 PM	#1
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	What Brake fluid R U using?? I bought a set of braided stainless lines to replace the rubber hoses on my Camaro. Installing a set of drilled slotted Racing brake rotors. I figured this might be a good time to upgrade the brake fluid. Not building a pure track/race car, but will be tracking and drag racing for fun. Not my daily driver. Input please...................... __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

12-22-2009, 10:51 PM	#2
2SSRS On a list for a 2014 Z28 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 10,245 View My Garage	If you like spending $ buy the Castrol SRF. __________________ My Build Thread E-mail Amigoop3@yahoo.com

12-23-2009, 12:03 AM	#3
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	I don't like spending money on brake fluid. Just figured while the system was open, I would upgrade. What about super blue or Motul RBF600? I read about shelf life on brake fluid. I don't want something I have to change every six months either. I like spending it on go fast and stay together stuff! __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

12-23-2009, 08:33 AM	#4
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12-23-2009, 06:30 PM	#6
Team STILLEN Drives: 10 Camaro, 10 GT500, 09 GT-R, etc Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, Ca Posts: 1,110	Motul RBF600 or we also carry 3 different AP Racing fluids. Dan __________________ JT - STILLEN Performance Specialist stillen.com \| email: jtang(at)stillen.com 3176 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - We do installs! (714) 540-5566 x174 Authorized Dealer - PFADT \| KW \| Eibach \| JBA \| Magnaflow \| Stainless Works \| Kooks \| K&N \| Airaid \| AP Racing \| Hawk \| Magnuson \| Whipple \| Edelbrock \| Vortech \| RKSport \| Seibon \| ACT \| Street Scene

12-23-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
thekid96 Drives: Z06, 69 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 198	Motul RBF600 FTW.

12-23-2009, 08:45 PM	#7
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	Don't know if I want full racing fluid............. On the Motul RBF600 is there a shelflife where you need to change the brake fluid at different intervals like your oil? Dan, What do you think of Super Blue?? Can you PM me some prices? I would like better fluid, but don't want to become a bigger slave to this car than I already am. Thanks for the feedback __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

12-25-2009, 02:43 AM	#8
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	Motul RBF 600....I've been running it in my camaro since August, I love it. But do it right and flush all the factory DOT3 out. __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

12-25-2009, 01:50 PM	#10
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	What....not spend money on my camaro....rediculous. Will check out some other DOT 4's at Autozone, just always looking to improve the car where I can. __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

01-03-2010, 02:23 PM	#13
the rich dude Drives: Getting 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 977	How long will the Motul last before it needs to be changed out?

01-03-2010, 02:36 PM	#14
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	Good question.......any takers??? __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

01-03-2010, 09:06 PM	#17
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	Was it about 2.5 liters to change out the fluid? __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

01-04-2010, 11:01 AM	#20
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	Thaks for the input Chris, got my stainless lines, just need to get the fluid. __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

01-05-2010, 07:53 AM	#21
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 900	Motul RBF600 is our fluid of choice for street/track cars -594 degree dry boiling point - 421 wet The higher dry boiling point helps prevent vapor lock and brake fade under harder braking and demands, but still has good recovery for excellent pedal and brake modulation. As for fluid life, just inspect the fluid periodically and check the color as the fluid darkens you will want to flush and re fill.

01-11-2010, 07:25 PM	#23
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,626 View My Garage	Thanks Dan, Motul it is! __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

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