Brake Fluid - Page 3

Gbrownzl1 · 02-02-2020, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CDFF

No one uses Motul anymore?

I still do and I've had 0 issues. Used it in my gt500 and zle.

h018871 · 02-02-2020, 09:03 PM

Interesting
I must be out of date. I’m still using ATE Amber. No issues to date
Using stock pads, so it takes firm pedal pressure.
The car has a combination of Z28 and 6th Gen front brake cooling

What are y’all using for brake cooling and pads

cdb95z28 · 02-02-2020, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by h018871

Interesting
I must be out of date. I’m still using ATE Amber. No issues to date
Using stock pads, so it takes firm pedal pressure.
The car has a combination of Z28 and 6th Gen front brake cooling

What are y’all using for brake cooling and pads

I used ATE amber and Super Blue in my '95 Z28 back in 2007-08. I sold the car in 2009 and it had the Super Blue in it. Sold it to a local guy. He then sold it 2 years ago to a older fella in West Virginia. He called me last year when I was coming home from a trip to Tennessee and NC, So I stopped to see the car. He let me drive it and the brakes felt amazing.

And it still had the ATE Super Blue in it. From 10 years ago!

kropscamaro16 · 02-03-2020, 11:13 AM

i used motul 660 my shop told me that or castrol srf is what they use but the castrol is alot more $$

Mize442 · 02-04-2020, 11:13 PM

Hey guys. I have a new set of CF brake lines to put on shorty. I am looking for the best brake fluid to use.
I use my car 97% of the time for street use and the rest for Autocross and hopefully this year once or twice at the track. Novice class.
I'm hoping there is a great fluid that gives better to great brake feel and will last more than a season or 2 before needing to be changed. Also should I invest in new pads at the same time? Car has 12k
Thanks

PROMETHEUS · 02-05-2020, 10:32 AM

Brembo HTC64 or Castrol SRF. Although you will get a lot of opinions about others and just as good or better. My suggestion is to start with one and go from there, but at the very minimum Dot 4

Crawdog450 · 02-05-2020, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DANACO

This is all very confusing to me regarding what is discussed here as “compressibility”, by definition, liquids are non compressible, period. Perhaps different fluids affect the seals differently, and perhaps, different formulas feel different when heated, but cold or warm, non should feel any different unless viscosity is a factor.

Liquids are compressible. For most peoples use and general purpose as well as 8th grade science class they aren't, but they are. Hydraulic systems reach well over 3,000 psi in today's world. All liquids are not equal either. Each have comprehensibility rates. Water, JP8, and Hydraulic fluid all have different compress rates and limits. Impacted greatly based on temperature. Just a thought.

As per brake fluid. I ran StopTech brake fluid in a Viper and this ol heavy Camaro. It was fantastic under some pretty hard braking at AutoClub Speedway in Fontana. Mixed with Carbotech X24 brake pads..... It was fantastic. No issues last July in the heat for 25 mins straight.

NITEMER · 02-06-2020, 10:35 AM

h018871 what combo brake cooling are you using? Z28/ZL1 combo? Sounds interesting!

h018871 · 02-06-2020, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NITEMER

h018871 what combo brake cooling are you using? Z28/ZL1 combo? Sounds interesting!

Z28 ducts and inner fenders with 6th Gen front lower control arms and deflectors. Also using the 6th Gen heat shields behind the rotors.
From my build thread:
Deflector on pg 11, post 141
Backing plate pg 11, post 143
Duct work pg 8, post 106

Hope that helps

Blackshirt56 · 02-17-2020, 05:40 AM

Prospeed RS683 is a revolutionary racing brake fluid. Not only does it boast an extremely high 583° F dry boiling point and a very high wet boiling point of 394° F, but an innovative new manufacturing process actually makes this fluid more incompressible than other fluids! Meets DOT 4 specifications and is compatible with all DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 (non-silicone) fluids. 500ml (16.9 oz) bottles.

s.hammer · 03-15-2020, 07:56 PM

Best place to find HTC64?

PROMETHEUS · 03-16-2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by s.hammer

Best place to find HTC64?

https://www.hrpworld.com/bre-htc64-b...ter-bottl.html $29.95 plus shipping

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brembo-HTC-...UAAOSw8thZl5GU
$32, free shipping

Cleancoupe · 05-05-2020, 09:17 PM

I’m about to order some brake fluid for my car and was going to go with either SRF or HTC64, but that Prospeed RS683 looks like a great option. Especially for the price

Biscuit.fr · 05-05-2020, 11:16 PM

I use motul 660 dot4
No issues
Daily drive
Race 2-3 times a year.

How often do you have to drain or check?
Min once a year, after each track event?

02-02-2020, 09:03 PM	#30
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	Interesting I must be out of date. I’m still using ATE Amber. No issues to date Using stock pads, so it takes firm pedal pressure. The car has a combination of Z28 and 6th Gen front brake cooling What are y’all using for brake cooling and pads __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

02-03-2020, 11:13 AM	#32
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i used motul 660 my shop told me that or castrol srf is what they use but the castrol is alot more $$ __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

02-17-2020, 05:40 AM	#38
Blackshirt56 Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 58 View My Garage	Prospeed RS683 is a revolutionary racing brake fluid. Not only does it boast an extremely high 583° F dry boiling point and a very high wet boiling point of 394° F, but an innovative new manufacturing process actually makes this fluid more incompressible than other fluids! Meets DOT 4 specifications and is compatible with all DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 (non-silicone) fluids. 500ml (16.9 oz) bottles. __________________ 2017 1SS 1LE - Nightfall Grey Metallic Texas Speed 1 7/8 Headers & 3” X-Pipe Borla ATAK Axel Back Roto Fab CAI E85 & Tune 10% tints all around

02-04-2020, 11:13 PM	#33
Mize442 Drives: Current driver AMC emlin X 5ltr. Join Date: May 2011 Location: None-Ya Posts: 250	Hey guys. I have a new set of CF brake lines to put on shorty. I am looking for the best brake fluid to use. I use my car 97% of the time for street use and the rest for Autocross and hopefully this year once or twice at the track. Novice class. I'm hoping there is a great fluid that gives better to great brake feel and will last more than a season or 2 before needing to be changed. Also should I invest in new pads at the same time? Car has 12k Thanks

02-05-2020, 10:32 AM	#34
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Brembo HTC64 or Castrol SRF. Although you will get a lot of opinions about others and just as good or better. My suggestion is to start with one and go from there, but at the very minimum Dot 4

02-06-2020, 10:35 AM	#36
NITEMER Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Berwyn Posts: 37	h018871 what combo brake cooling are you using? Z28/ZL1 combo? Sounds interesting!

03-15-2020, 07:56 PM	#39
s.hammer Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 245	Best place to find HTC64?

05-05-2020, 09:17 PM	#41
Cleancoupe Drives: 18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 703	I’m about to order some brake fluid for my car and was going to go with either SRF or HTC64, but that Prospeed RS683 looks like a great option. Especially for the price

05-05-2020, 11:16 PM	#42
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	I use motul 660 dot4 No issues Daily drive Race 2-3 times a year. How often do you have to drain or check? Min once a year, after each track event?

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