Guest SpudZ Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Hey List, Now that I got my car back on the road again. I need to know what people are using for brake fluid. I plan on finishing up the rest of the autocross season and get in a few two day road course schools. I am still using the stock brake set up, but plan on new pads, shoes, brake lines and a new master cylinder. Thanks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I like the Ford Heavy Duty brake fluid. Brake Fluid Thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Motul 600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SpudZ Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Thanks Guys, I will have to mail order it. I doubt I will find it locally. Motul 600 as John suggested has great wet and dry properties and is reasonable priced. I will pick up a couple of bottles this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Baldwin Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 I've never had fluid fade in the Z (~200 rwhp) at the track with any DOT4 fluid (Castrol, Valvoline synthetic, etc.) or Ford Heavy Duty (DOT3, but higher dry boiling point than off-the-shelf DOT4s). Fresh fluid for EVERY event, of course. What pads are you going to use? Shoes? I've done well with Porterfield R4s, Carbotech Panthers and Panther XPs, and with Nissan shoes. Tried track compound shoes once, but they required a lot more frequent adjustments than the Nissan shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockjaw Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Top End told me not to use the Valvoline synthetic brake fluid, but to use castrol only when I asked them how to make my ZX stop. It stops better since I flushed the valvoline and added the castrol. Just my 02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SpudZ Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 I have heard good things about the Castrol brand brake fluid. It is great to get some input from people who have actually used some of these products. I have been researching front pads also , and had alot of feedback on the Carbotech pads. Seems a few people think the Porterfields used up rotors pretty quick, but that was with thier race compounds. Not much feedback on the Hawk pads though. For the rear shoes I have had a few replies on using the Napa Brand rear shoes. Lots more fun working on a car that actually runs again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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