brake fluid - Hyundai Performance Forums

faithofadragon · 11-07-2003, 02:45 AM

well im going to do a brake job probably like tuesday what would be a good brake fluid to buy?

ive heard ATE Super blue brake fluid but i donno where to find it

any thoughts?

blue2000 · 11-07-2003, 11:45 AM

Depends on what you do with the car. Unless you are road racing on a track, any regular brake fluid will be fine. Look for wet boiling point above 300F. If you are road racing the car, Motul600 is generally recommended as the best. They arn't the only brand though.

For availability, go to the product website, most of them have "locate retail store" or "find dealer" links that you can punch in your Zipcode. Be prepared to drive a little distance, e.g. the closest place that carries Motol brake fluid to me is 3 miles away, but if I wanted Redline motoroil I would have to drive 45 miles (or order it online).

BlackedOutTib · 11-07-2003, 01:27 PM

Jeg's carries brake fluid by Wilwood that has a dry boiling point of 575 degress F for about $12. If you're not racing, you probably won't exceed that temp limit.

faithofadragon · 11-07-2003, 02:00 PM

hehe i warped my rotors going like 65 mph down a mountain so yeah i do need a decent brake fluid

im hard on brakes this will b my 3rd brake change in like a year and a half(KVR, Hawk, Axxis)

im gonna stick with hawk

[Edited by faithofadragon on Nov 7, 2003 10:03 AM]

**i8acobra** · 11-07-2003, 02:07 PM

Get any brand that's DOT 5.1. DO NOT GET DOT 5. DOT 5 is silicone based. In order to use it in a car that previously had DOT 3, 4, or 5.1, you need to completely flush out the old fluid. It's much easier and almost as good to use 5.1. Motul 600 is good, but I always use Motul 5.1.

faithofadragon · 11-07-2003, 02:11 PM

i was going to completely empty the fluid and redo it
but if 5.1 is compatable then i guess ill use that (i had pennzoil in it b4 i think it was DOT 4)

i dont have ABS would that do a difference if i use the 5.1?

[Edited by faithofadragon on Nov 7, 2003 10:19 AM]

skierd · 11-07-2003, 04:02 PM

I love my ATE Super Blue. Try searching on google for "ATE Super Blue" and you'll find it. It usually goes for about $10/L and comes in a metal can.

faithofadragon · 11-07-2003, 04:25 PM

skierd i found some

would 2 b ok?

if i buy 2 i get a free bottle of Red Line SI-2 fuel system cleaner8D