brake fluid recommendations

Rusty · 07-01-2017, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Swindler

What are some good dot4s that aren't too expensive ?

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Motul 600. That's what most of us use. Check motorcycle shops for it. They might have it cheaper.

Swindler · 07-01-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Motul 600. That's what most of us use. Check motorcycle shops for it. They might have it cheaper.

Alright thanks!

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ZZZ_34 · 08-06-2017, 07:23 AM

Amsoil makes some damn good brake fluid. I run there fluids throughout my Z with the exception of the engine in which I use Redline.

Corsairprime · 07-06-2018, 07:43 AM

Castrol SRF is my current choice.

See: https://www.castrol.com/en_au/austra...rf-racing.html

Check out the specs there

B&W_Evader · 07-06-2018, 09:55 AM

I've had boiling issues with the silicon fluid. Will never use it again. Motul RBF600 fan here... Highest wet boil point at a reasonable price.

Quicksilvers · 07-10-2018, 06:14 AM

Motul RBF 600 is what I use for my track days and for street duty it holds up very well to high temperatures. Moisture always eventually will build up in your brake fluid over time a good brake fluid flush is always a good idea a specially before your track events.

Hotrodz · 07-10-2018, 11:28 AM

Castro SRF Racing brake fluid is even better than Motul 600 imho, but it is high dollar stuff. I get a full track season out it and it is just as good for clutch fluid.

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physics · 11-01-2018, 07:10 AM

I used to use a German fluid called ATE Super Blue in a Porsche I had years ago, however I believe that the D.O.T. has banned its use in the US now. I had a serious problem with boiling the fluid in my front brakes when driving fast and braking hard, which this fluid prevented. It was about twice the price of a typical premium brake fluid but worth it to me, as I didn't have to bleed the brakes so often after I started using it.

JARblue · 11-01-2018, 07:12 AM

ATE Super Blue is illegal in the US because of it's color

I still managed to boil the Super Blue fluid with some threshold braking maneuvers. Switched to Motul RBF600 and haven't look back since.

Hotrodz · 09-28-2020, 04:28 PM

Castro SRF is probably the best and is the most expensive. I know experienced drives that run it for a couple of years or more. The stuff is awesome. Motul 600/660 and Endless 600/660 are also really good. Don't skimp on buying good brake fluid as you stated no brakes or soft brake can end badly.

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rspray2000 · 01-24-2021, 07:14 PM

Is it true the GT-R uses DOT4 fluid and if so, will a dealership perform a brake flush and replace with it? I know it’s not a terrible DIY, but I’m probably going for an AT flush anyway, so was going to at least get a quote.

Rusty · 01-24-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rspray2000

Is it true the GT-R uses DOT4 fluid and if so, will a dealership perform a brake flush and replace with it? I know it’s not a terrible DIY, but I’m probably going for an AT flush anyway, so was going to at least get a quote.

GT-R's do use Dot 4 fluid. Depending on the dealership. You just might just off the shelf Dot 4.

nasm · 02-20-2021, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

as i was cleaning my engine bay the other day i notice brake fluid was runing low
tried doin a search but all i found is recommendatiosn for racing brake fluid(ie motul/endless)

besides those anyone recomened something i can buy at autozone/pepboys?
car is mainly street/canyons

*or should i just buy nissan brake fluid to be on the safe side?

thanks

I am using liqui moly dot 4 and no issues so far.
Of course I changed the oil together with the brake lines.
Regarding brake-lines, I have got the Z1 (Premium Stainless Steel Brake Lines) and I am very satisfied.

Ben370 · 04-08-2021, 01:03 AM

So Motul RBF 600 on a daily street car, still overkill? I got a 2 pack for $32 and changed my fluid the other day. Should I go with 1 or 2 years in between changes and possibly switch to DOT 3?

Rusty · 04-08-2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben370

So Motul RBF 600 on a daily street car, still overkill? I got a 2 pack for $32 and changed my fluid the other day. Should I go with 1 or 2 years in between changes and possibly switch to DOT 3?

The Motul is good. It's not over kill. The Dot 3 isn't enough. For a DD, the 2yr changes are ok.

08-06-2017, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
ZZZ_34 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sachse, Texas Age: 50 Posts: 52 Drives: 12 370Z GM MT T/S Rep Power: 8	Amsoil makes some damn good brake fluid. I run there fluids throughout my Z with the exception of the engine in which I use Redline. __________________ Stillen G3/Z1 HFC's/Invidia Gemini/UpRev tuned by Jotech 315whp/Stance XR1 coilovers/Kinetix/SPC camber-toe/Z1 SS brake lines/Z1 Slotted Rotors/20"Work CR2P/Michelin Pilot Sport 4S/GTR Start/GTR Map Lenses/JDM Fog/Amsoil/Redline

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Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3546	Castrol SRF is my current choice. See: https://www.castrol.com/en_au/austra...rf-racing.html Check out the specs there __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

07-06-2018, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	I've had boiling issues with the silicon fluid. Will never use it again. Motul RBF600 fan here... Highest wet boil point at a reasonable price. Rusty likes this. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

07-10-2018, 11:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Castro SRF Racing brake fluid is even better than Motul 600 imho, but it is high dollar stuff. I get a full track season out it and it is just as good for clutch fluid. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Rusty likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

11-01-2018, 07:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	ATE Super Blue is illegal in the US because of it's color I still managed to boil the Super Blue fluid with some threshold braking maneuvers. Switched to Motul RBF600 and haven't look back since. osbornsm, Optimiser and ZoomZ like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-10-2018, 06:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,038 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25464	Motul RBF 600 is what I use for my track days and for street duty it holds up very well to high temperatures. Moisture always eventually will build up in your brake fluid over time a good brake fluid flush is always a good idea a specially before your track events.

11-01-2018, 07:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
physics Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 40 Drives: 19 Nissan 370Z SC 6M Rep Power: 14	I used to use a German fluid called ATE Super Blue in a Porsche I had years ago, however I believe that the D.O.T. has banned its use in the US now. I had a serious problem with boiling the fluid in my front brakes when driving fast and braking hard, which this fluid prevented. It was about twice the price of a typical premium brake fluid but worth it to me, as I didn't have to bleed the brakes so often after I started using it.

09-28-2020, 04:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Castro SRF is probably the best and is the most expensive. I know experienced drives that run it for a couple of years or more. The stuff is awesome. Motul 600/660 and Endless 600/660 are also really good. Don't skimp on buying good brake fluid as you stated no brakes or soft brake can end badly. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk JARblue and Rusty like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-24-2021, 07:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
rspray2000 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MA Posts: 169 Drives: 2013 T/S Roadster AT Rep Power: 4235	Is it true the GT-R uses DOT4 fluid and if so, will a dealership perform a brake flush and replace with it? I know it’s not a terrible DIY, but I’m probably going for an AT flush anyway, so was going to at least get a quote.

04-08-2021, 01:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ben370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 72 Drives: [SOLD] 09 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 3365	So Motul RBF 600 on a daily street car, still overkill? I got a 2 pack for $32 and changed my fluid the other day. Should I go with 1 or 2 years in between changes and possibly switch to DOT 3?

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