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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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AMSOIL Brake Fluid ... Thoughts?

Has anyone tried out the new AMSOIL brake fluid? It seems pretty good based on the specs ...

Originally Posted by AMSOIL.com
AMSOIL Series 600 DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid has a dry ERBP of 304°C (580°F) and wet ERBP of 210°C (410°F).
These numbers are nice in comparison with the competition ... just under the ratings for Motul RBF 600 and just above the specs for ATE Super Blue/TYP 200.

I can get a good price on the AMSOIL fluid since I'm a preferred customer and I've been planning for new lines and fluid in the next few weeks. Should I go ahead and give it a shot?

I use the car for DD and auto-cross often. I plan on the occasional track day this year as well. I'm getting Gruppe-S lines and Hawk HP+ pads as well ...
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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before you go for the HP+ pads, I'd check out the 'Performance Friction Metallic Z' pads for sale @ AMS.

I switched to them because like you, I DD my car and Autocross almost every single weekend in the season. Much more bite, much less squeak.

I haven't tried the fluid yet, but I'm going to be bleeding my lines soon; AMSOIL makes some great stuff, I'd say its worth a try!
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Yeah ... I use AMSOIL in my engine and am about to do a full fluid change with AMSOIL. I get good prices, so I thought I'd try it for the brakes too. Thanks for the input ... I'll look in to the pads.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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The AMSOIL Brake Fluid is the same fluid that is sold by another company as a "Racing" Brake fluid for $69.00-79.00 per 12 oz

I sell to all Forum members at Dealer Cost

Email contact is best oildoc@bestoil4you.com

Toll Free Ordering @ 1-877-356-6099


Thanks, Doc
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Yeah, I've been looking into using the AMSOIL DOT4 fluid as well, anybody try it? Numbers look good!! And I know the rest of there fluids are top noch! I'm gonna try it regardless but just wondering what others think of it!

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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ELYTEVOIII
Yeah, I've been looking into using the AMSOIL DOT4 fluid as well, anybody try it? Numbers look good!! And I know the rest of there fluids are top noch! I'm gonna try it regardless but just wondering what others think of it!

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I have sold the DOT 4 to a few EVO Members so far and haven't heard any complaints...

I am sure that if there was any problems with it, it would have been all over the forum.


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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Oh that's for sure!! LOL
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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I have to say that all the EVOm Members I have dealt with have been great.



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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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How hydroscopic is this fluid and how often would it need to be changed. Say with mostly daily driving, some autoX, and maybe an hpde or 2.
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