brake fluid recommendations

MaDMaXX · 08-11-2012, 02:06 PM

Motul is pretty spendy for what you get, it's great stuff, but unless you're tracking it, it's not worth it.

The clutch system and the brake system are separate, don't worry about it.

nmjaxx9 · 09-03-2012, 01:04 AM

did anyone write up a DIY for changing out the brake fluid? Comin up on my 30k soon,

Race_Tech · 01-06-2013, 06:11 PM

1) Endless Top dollar fluid
2) Ferodo or AP Racing PRF
3) Motul 600 entry level

Mike · 01-06-2013, 08:18 PM

If you aren't tracking the car, anything more than valvoline synthetic is a waste of money.

grant · 02-18-2013, 06:14 PM

The service manual is pretty straight forward on bleeding the brakes. As for draining the system, it says to put a vinyl hose on the caliper and pump the pedal... The interesting part about the bleeding process is the sequence of which wheel to do first, second, third, and last. I've attached the bleeding page.

NS370Z · 06-26-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grant

The service manual is pretty straight forward on bleeding the brakes. As for draining the system, it says to put a vinyl hose on the caliper and pump the pedal... The interesting part about the bleeding process is the sequence of which wheel to do first, second, third, and last. I've attached the bleeding page.

CAUTION:
• Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector
or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.

Anyone know how to do the underlined steps? I guess you could just disconnect the negative terminal but I'm curious.

markthomas69 · 07-12-2013, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

To answer your question as to something you can buy at the local auto parts store, for street use, and even occassional light track use, I recommend Valvoline Synthetic. Its a great fluid with a relatively high boil point, and what I put in all of my customers cars when I do brake swaps for them. Until this car, its what I always used when tracking my 350z and C6 also, with no problems and a much lower cost than all the fancy stuff.

Now I use Brembo fluid. Its as good as the others, and just slightly cheaper where I get it from.

This is what I use, great fluid and relatively inexpensive.

cv129 · 07-12-2013, 12:45 PM

Interesting read

Best Brake Fluid For Track - FerrariChat.com

370zBLAST · 05-25-2014, 11:05 PM

I use super dot 4 by pentasin. I put it in my jeep, my brother in laws jeep, and my 370z and I love it. I don't not auto cross or track my car at all so couldnt tell you how it holds up but for my use it is plenty. Also available at napa

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Chris_B · 05-26-2014, 09:14 PM

If you need the very best brake fluid, Torque RT700 is it. It performs even better than Castrol SRF or Endless RF-650 and costs almost as much. All three have the highest possible boiling point, but the Torque fluid has better feel (higher specific gravity / density) and higher reserve alkalinity for longer service between changes.

If not needed the best, almost all brake fluids labeled "Racing DOT4" or "High Performance DOT4" will work. About 30+ of them are made by the same company and are exactly the same fluid anyway, although their prices vary dramatically.

Chris

osbornsm · 05-27-2014, 08:39 AM

i don't care who'se 600 deg fluid you use...

But for the love of ALL that is HOLY... do NOT use Superblue.
<-- boiled that sh*t

Chris_B · 05-27-2014, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

i don't care who'se 600 deg fluid you use...

But for the love of ALL that is HOLY... do NOT use Superblue.
<-- boiled that sh*t

For reasons that makes no sense to me, that fluid enjoyed a far better reputation than its performance should have earned. Fortunately, it is not on the market anymore in that version. The original "Type 200" (same, but not dyed) is sold by lots of distributors. It's decent for everyday street use, but nowhere near a performance/racing brake fluid.

Chris

MaDMaXX · 05-28-2014, 12:11 AM

Oh, really? i think that's what i'm running now in clutch and brakes....

I did cook it on a hot street run, and the brakes need a single push to 'pump' up nearly every use....

Read T · 06-09-2014, 07:51 PM

PFC 665. Awesome fluid and holds up great at the track for me. PFC rocks with any brake stuff.

http://www.performancefriction.com/p...ake-fluid.aspx

Arrvaxx · 08-05-2014, 10:55 AM

Brake Fluid Comparison Chart

08-11-2012, 02:06 PM	#76 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	Motul is pretty spendy for what you get, it's great stuff, but unless you're tracking it, it's not worth it. The clutch system and the brake system are separate, don't worry about it. __________________ '04.5 350Z - Very Motordyne.

01-06-2013, 08:18 PM	#79 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	If you aren't tracking the car, anything more than valvoline synthetic is a waste of money. cv129, Sh0velMan and Smashley like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-27-2014, 08:39 AM	#86 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	i don't care who'se 600 deg fluid you use... But for the love of ALL that is HOLY... do NOT use Superblue. <-- boiled that sht __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE* (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-28-2014, 12:11 AM	#88 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	Oh, really? i think that's what i'm running now in clutch and brakes.... I did cook it on a hot street run, and the brakes need a single push to 'pump' up nearly every use.... __________________ '04.5 350Z - Very Motordyne.

06-09-2014, 07:51 PM	#89 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	PFC 665. Awesome fluid and holds up great at the track for me. PFC rocks with any brake stuff. http://www.performancefriction.com/p...ake-fluid.aspx __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS Last edited by Read T; 08-02-2014 at 12:19 AM.

09-03-2012, 01:04 AM	#77 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	did anyone write up a DIY for changing out the brake fluid? Comin up on my 30k soon,

01-06-2013, 06:11 PM	#78 (permalink)
Race_Tech Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 58 Drives: S4 Race Car, IS350 Rep Power: 13	1) Endless Top dollar fluid 2) Ferodo or AP Racing PRF 3) Motul 600 entry level

07-12-2013, 12:45 PM	#83 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Interesting read Best Brake Fluid For Track - FerrariChat.com

05-25-2014, 11:05 PM	#84 (permalink)
370zBLAST Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct Posts: 247 Drives: 09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 11	I use super dot 4 by pentasin. I put it in my jeep, my brother in laws jeep, and my 370z and I love it. I don't not auto cross or track my car at all so couldnt tell you how it holds up but for my use it is plenty. Also available at napa Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk

05-26-2014, 09:14 PM	#85 (permalink)
Chris_B Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 12 Drives: Several Rep Power: 12	If you need the very best brake fluid, Torque RT700 is it. It performs even better than Castrol SRF or Endless RF-650 and costs almost as much. All three have the highest possible boiling point, but the Torque fluid has better feel (higher specific gravity / density) and higher reserve alkalinity for longer service between changes. If not needed the best, almost all brake fluids labeled "Racing DOT4" or "High Performance DOT4" will work. About 30+ of them are made by the same company and are exactly the same fluid anyway, although their prices vary dramatically. Chris

08-05-2014, 10:55 AM	#90 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Brake Fluid Comparison Chart Rusty likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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