Can anyone tell me if the brake fluid is purged through the ABS system when changing out the fluid ???? Any recomendations on procedure to use and fluid I.E. Stay with factory or go to DOT.5 fluid ????

 

Do NOT go to DOT 5. IIRC DOT 5 does not mix with DOT 3/4 and will goop up your brake system. DOT 5.1 is compatible with DOT3/4, but there is really no reason to use this. Stick with DOT 4. I use Motul Racing 600 and the newer Motul RBF 600 and I highly recommend them. Very high dry and wet boiling points. I have been to numerous open track events with these. I do replace the fluid quite frequently though whether it really needs it or not, but at ~$12 per it is well worth the peace of mind.

 

Thanks for the input. I know dot 5 has silicone in it and is good for high temp properties, also very expensive !!!! will look into the brand your talking about and just curious what amount is it $12 for ???

 

500 ml. motul 600 is the best, no question.

be careful to do one wheel at a time, or else you wil get air bubble TRUST ME!!!

puma

 

Can I find this stuff at Pepboys or other chain stores ???

 

www.M2Performance.com sells it and I think www.Mazdatrix.com sells it also. $12 a quart.

 

If you use ATE Super Blue (guess what color it is?), which is very good quality DOT 4 brake fluid, used by some German car manufacturers from the factory, you'll know when you've purged all the old brake fluid out of the system. As an added bonus, it doesn't absorb water as easily as some of the racing grade brake fluids and only needs to be changed once every 2 or so years. It's also available in a clear/yellow color so you can swap colors with every change.

 

Most of the chain stores only carry big brands. I think Valvoline makes a halfway decent synthetic DOT 4 which you'll be able to find. You may be able to find Motul stuff (or order it at least) from a motorcycle shop, and ATE is usually carried at German car dealerships.

 

i love ate super blue...way easy to make shure you flushed all the fluid...and makes the pedal feel like a rock..1 liter is more than enough to flush the sustem..just make shure u drain the master cilinder completly and do the clutch first...

http://www.bavarianautosport.com/shop.asp has ate blue and gold..good company i but all the **** for my girls bmw from there