HELP!! Motul RBF 600 Dot 4 Racing brake fluid. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

redrum_maro · 08-07-2020, 01:52 AM

Hello everyone .

I need some help here. A friend of mine who happens to own a 2013 1LE is trying to add a JDP 2010-2015 Camaro SS clutch reservoir (JDP-C1001). He bought this kit about 3 years ago and he also bought from them 4 (500 ml) containers to which this day he never even open. Completely sealed.

He never got around doing the installation of the reservoir clutch kit until now. But he is skeptical on using that Motul RBF 600 since he does not know If I’ll even still work and be good?

The containers show it was made on 09/02/2016. Any of you happen to know if the brake fluid will still work ? Also how often will he need to replace this brake fluid ? And would he be also to use it for this clutch reservoir?

Thank you for all your timeZ really hope someone can help .

gm2376 · 08-07-2020, 08:48 AM

i would not use it....I have always heard unopened, you have about 2 to 3 years.

*mlee* · 08-07-2020, 08:52 AM

Good question... subscribed

ariZona28 · 08-07-2020, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gm2376

i would not use it....I have always heard unopened, you have about 2 to 3 years.

If it is only good for 2-3 years in an unopened bottle how long will it last in the brake and clutch reservoirs? OP, you may want to contact Motul directly and see what they recommend.

SS Performance · 08-07-2020, 01:39 PM

I did a google search and the answer is;

Depending on who you ask either 2-5 years to indefinitely.

So I guess its up to you to decide if you want to use it.

One observation is the 2-5 year range was from manufacturers of brake fluid (do they want to sell more)? The indefinitely was from retailers (do they want to sell old stock)?

Silveradoss573 · 08-07-2020, 03:45 PM

My dad gave me 6 or so bottles of this stuff earlier this year. He used it in his race car. Stuff was probably as old as your buddies if I recall correctly. Anyways, 2 of the bottles had been opened at one point. When I poured a little out from the opened ones and compared to the unopened ones, it was night and day difference in terms of color. So I pitched those and used the rest. I haven't had any issues and don't foresee any. I feel that as long as the bottles where kept in a cool dry spot unopened, you guys should be fine. If not confident with what he has, then pitch them and pick up some new fluid.

*mlee* · 08-07-2020, 04:03 PM

Maybe just buy one new bottle and mix it.

CamaroCracka · 08-12-2020, 12:29 PM

From the Motul site:

"Extreme high performance polyglycol brake fluid. Far exceeds the standards of DOT 4. Each bottle is filled with Nitrogen, increasing shelf life and eliminating contamination while factory sealed. "

My guess is they probably have a longer shelf life than other brands as long as they remain sealed.

I guess I should change the fluid on my 02 Silverado as it's been in their since I bought it new.

Whitlow · 08-13-2020, 08:01 AM

Hey I have a reservoir I'm getting ready to put on my Camaro but I don't have the hose could you tell me how long of a piece I need?
Thanks

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CamaroCracka · 08-14-2020, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitlow

Hey I have a reservoir I'm getting ready to put on my Camaro but I don't have the hose could you tell me how long of a piece I need?
Thanks

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Are you using the kit that comes with the bracket or are you locating the reservoir somewhere else?

steakmaker · 08-14-2020, 06:52 AM

If you're mounting the reservoir on the shock tower,you don't need any other hose.Just don't forget to plug the nipple that comes out of the brake reservoir or replace the reservoir with one for an automatic,like I did,that way you don't have to worry about the plug ever coming off.

08-07-2020, 01:52 AM	#1
redrum_maro Runs on caffeine Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Somewhere driving fast Posts: 120	HELP!! Motul RBF 600 Dot 4 Racing brake fluid. Hello everyone . I need some help here. A friend of mine who happens to own a 2013 1LE is trying to add a JDP 2010-2015 Camaro SS clutch reservoir (JDP-C1001). He bought this kit about 3 years ago and he also bought from them 4 (500 ml) containers to which this day he never even open. Completely sealed. He never got around doing the installation of the reservoir clutch kit until now. But he is skeptical on using that Motul RBF 600 since he does not know If I’ll even still work and be good? The containers show it was made on 09/02/2016. Any of you happen to know if the brake fluid will still work ? Also how often will he need to replace this brake fluid ? And would he be also to use it for this clutch reservoir? Thank you for all your timeZ really hope someone can help . Attached Images

08-07-2020, 08:48 AM	#2
gm2376 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,062	i would not use it....I have always heard unopened, you have about 2 to 3 years. __________________ ZL1 10 spokes,Dart 388,ECS Supercharger 2200x, E85 Flex Fuel sensor, Dart 388 , B&M Tranny Cooler, Vigilante 4000 Triple Disc TC,Katech Ported Heads, Texas Speed Sheet Metal Intake, ECS Big Blower Cam,ID 1700s, Fore Triple Pumps, E85,ATI Super Dampner, KW V3 Coilovers, Pfadt front and rear sway bars,Pfadt Trailing arms and toe rods,ZL1 Rear Diff, RPM 6l90e level 10 Tranny, SW Long Tubes no cats,Nick Williams Boosted 102mm TB, Dr Phil Tune,Borla Atak

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mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Good question... subscribed __________________

08-07-2020, 01:39 PM	#5
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	I did a google search and the answer is; Depending on who you ask either 2-5 years to indefinitely. So I guess its up to you to decide if you want to use it. One observation is the 2-5 year range was from manufacturers of brake fluid (do they want to sell more)? The indefinitely was from retailers (do they want to sell old stock)? __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

08-07-2020, 04:03 PM	#7
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Maybe just buy one new bottle and mix it. __________________

08-07-2020, 03:45 PM	#6
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	My dad gave me 6 or so bottles of this stuff earlier this year. He used it in his race car. Stuff was probably as old as your buddies if I recall correctly. Anyways, 2 of the bottles had been opened at one point. When I poured a little out from the opened ones and compared to the unopened ones, it was night and day difference in terms of color. So I pitched those and used the rest. I haven't had any issues and don't foresee any. I feel that as long as the bottles where kept in a cool dry spot unopened, you guys should be fine. If not confident with what he has, then pitch them and pick up some new fluid.

08-12-2020, 12:29 PM	#8
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	From the Motul site: "Extreme high performance polyglycol brake fluid. Far exceeds the standards of DOT 4. Each bottle is filled with Nitrogen, increasing shelf life and eliminating contamination while factory sealed. " My guess is they probably have a longer shelf life than other brands as long as they remain sealed. I guess I should change the fluid on my 02 Silverado as it's been in their since I bought it new. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

08-13-2020, 08:01 AM	#9
Whitlow Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 138	Hey I have a reservoir I'm getting ready to put on my Camaro but I don't have the hose could you tell me how long of a piece I need? Thanks Sent from my motorola edge using Tapatalk __________________

08-14-2020, 06:52 AM	#11
steakmaker Drives: '10 Camaro SS,Jeep Commander Hemi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cicero,NY Posts: 567	If you're mounting the reservoir on the shock tower,you don't need any other hose.Just don't forget to plug the nipple that comes out of the brake reservoir or replace the reservoir with one for an automatic,like I did,that way you don't have to worry about the plug ever coming off.