philbytx Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I found this Stoptech Brake Fluid article and thought it worth passing along. Link to comment
drjay Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Thanks for the link. I am soon to do my first brake bleed in 5 years. Wish I would have know 3 or 4 years ago. Link to comment
Python1953 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thanks also very informative. Link to comment
Mike O Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I found this Stoptech Brake Fluid article and thought it worth passing along. Phil, Very informative...I've filed this away with my other 'maintenance' resources. Mike O Link to comment
philbytx Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Looks like Valvoline Synpower (available at Autozone and most other places) is a worthwhile replacement. BTW - I use Ate (Typ 200 and Super Blue) in the RT and Valvoline in the cage braking systems. Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 From the linked article: "The fluid in the system absorbs water through the breathers, through the caliper piston seals and by magic." (emphasis mine) Well, I'm certainly glad to have that cleared up by the renowned expert Carroll Smith! Good article, though. Keep in mind that it's written from the perspective of auto racing. Link to comment
RFW Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Having said all that, it is worth noting that unless the brake fluid is really old and has absorbed moisture, boiling of the brake fluid in any driving situation on public roads, has little or no chance of happening. So rather than getting carried away with expensive alternatives, changing the DOT4 every year or at most two, is all that is needed. Link to comment
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