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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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I don't have much of a choice over here so I use penrite racing dot4 which is about the best I can get at my local auto shops

Ive caned it at 3 track days and never boiled

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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by honda-guy
DOT 5 is silicone-based fluid thats not compatible with stock braking system.


I got that wrong, meant to say DOT 4.
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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Brembo LCF and it gives a slightly harder feel to the pedal.
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Old Nov 3, 2015 | 12:17 AM
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ATE has held up well for the DD/light track duty that my VIII has had over the years.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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I recommend torque rt700, very solid stuff and made here in USA
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Eballution
I recommend torque rt700, very solid stuff and made here in USA
Been curious about this stuff for a while. Just might have to try it sometime
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Eballution
I recommend torque rt700, very solid stuff and made here in USA
ill have to check this out next year
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 06:44 AM
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On the topic of brake fluid I'll throw out some information that normal people wouldn't know.

Brake fluid performance is a lot like engine coolant.

The best coolant for temperature performance is 100% water. Then there are additives to improve its lubrication, corrosion properties, and of course its freezing point. These additives take away the fluid's ability to absorb the thermal energy without increasing in temperature.
Basically the additives reduce its performance.

Brake fluid is very similar.
Brake fluid is a solvent, the highest boiling performance is 100% solvent.
The additives required to help with lubrication, viscosity, and corrosive properties reduce its performance.
Generally speaking the higher performance for boiling temperature the less additives are in the fluid.
This is just food for thought to consider your purpose of brake fluid and its life in your brake system. Racing fluids have extreme boiling temperatures, but they will allow your system to corrode and they will eat your rubber seals. Professional race vehicles replace their entire brake system regularly and they don't care about corrosion.
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 09:50 PM
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Motul RBF600. Works great for autocross and track use.
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 04:20 PM
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Oem
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Castrol, swapped every six months.
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Old Jan 17, 2016 | 07:31 AM
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Amsoil, now Motul RBF600 since I can get it locally.
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 01:58 PM
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Super Blue and Castrol for track. Heard Brembo 600 isnt bad too
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