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Which brake fluid to use in Evo 8!

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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Which brake fluid to use in Evo 8!

ok im upgrading to steel braided line and wanting to know which fluid to put in when i change them. Is AP Racing Brake fluid good? please respond fast!!! buying items now
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Yes it is, dot5 is what mitsus manual recommends.
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Dot 5 is silicone brake fluid, I'm pretty sure the evo requires Dot3/4 brake fluid.
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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Sw20mike is right its dot 4 my bad!
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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I used some stuff called super blue
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by morellana
I used some stuff called super blue
sweet yeah thats what i was looking at. do normal auto parts stores carry it? (orielys, napa, etc)
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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ATE super blue? I've never seen it at local parts stores. You might have it at a performance shop, but your best bet is to buy some through a vendor. Amsoil makes some good stuff, what I will go with when I do a flush.
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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DOT 4 is better than DOT 3.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:53 AM
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I switch between ATE Super Blue and Motul

Makes flushing nice
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