Hey what recommendations for a brake fluid for a race application? We are now running Wilwood fronts with AE192 rears

 

 

Edited November 6, 201114 yr by Rob 5000

Motul 5.1

Motul RBF600 : 312degC

 

RBF660 goes a bit higher, 325degC

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:500F -- WET:???F --- FORD HEAVY DUTY DOT 3 PM-1C (new since 2006)

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:388F --- ATE SUPERBLUE/TYP200 ($9.95/1L)

DRY:550F -- WET:284F --- FORD HEAVY DUTY DOT 3 PM-1 (pre 2006) ($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:572F -- 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:421F --- 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:608F -- WET:390F --- AP RACING 660 ($28.99/0.5L OR 16.9 OZ)

DRY:610F -- WET:421F --- NEO SYNTHETICS SUPER DOT 610 ($11.95/12 OZ)

DRY:626F -- WET:417F --- QUADRIGA/PROSPEED GS610 ($14.99/16 OZ)

DRY:626F -- WET:417F --- WILWOOD EXP 600 ($16.95/0.5L 16.9 OZ)

DRY:635F -- WET:430F --- PROJECT MU G/FOUR 335 ($45.00/1.0L 33.8 OZ)

 

wet boiling point is fairly important as well, apparently that temperature is measured when there is 3.7% water in the system.

 

so id go with a fluid that suits your brake system, and is as close to the bottom of that list as possible.

 

the prices are most likely out dated, was a pretty old post...but i coudlnt be bothered reseaching each fluid and getting updated specs....

pbr600 order it from bursons say you want the stuff hayden uses in the supercar

Ducting... get the heat out before it builds up.

Best thing is to change it often, Yeah Motul 5.1 or RBF600 have good temps,

aren't too expensive and also available locally that I have found so far.

Whatever you do don't use DOT 5 silicone stuff (DOT 5.1 is std gylcol base.)

Find some penrite synthetic brake fluid, good temp rating and its not silicone based, and cheap to

Ducting... get the heat out before it builds up.

you need a proper brake duct that blows into the hub its hard to explain i'll show you when i have a look at the 82

i just bought a bottle of the penrite sin stuff...along with a set of QFM brake pads. will be interesting to see how it goes.

 

brake fade on the wrx is insane...

Watercool them...

i just bought a bottle of the penrite sin stuff...along with a set of QFM brake pads. will be interesting to see how it goes.

 

brake fade on the wrx is insane...

 

 

I've got Green Stuff in mine. I left foot brake like a bitch too so we'll see how they stand up. I've used QFM's before and they're not bad.

Edited November 25, 201114 yr by Redwarf

yeah i had the QFX on the front of the corolla, was very happy with them, so ill give them a go on the rexy. not bad for 80bucks/end too.