Preparing SS for track day

CleanAss · 02-10-2016, 03:30 PM

I'm almost past the break in period and I can't wait to try out the "competitive mode" on the track in march, before I bring it to the streets

From reading the owner's manual there are 2 things that need to be done:
- replace break fluid with high temperature one
- replace plastic shielding around the breaks with less restrictive one (I have it from factory)

Has anyone done this or has opinion on how necessary this is? Any recommendation on the break fluid?

Thanks!

oneredry · 02-10-2016, 04:11 PM

If your at it frequently or an all day event with 100 degree weather I'd say change it to DOT5. Otherwise, if your going to do it once in a blue moon I'd see no real reason to change it. Maybe flush it more frequently.

garfin · 02-11-2016, 09:16 PM

Think twice about using DOT 5. Do your research... and read this thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=425672&page=2
Have fun!!

Best regards,

Elie

JTRATX · 02-20-2016, 12:22 PM

Motul ore ATE brake fluid will be all you need.

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dieme1rc · 02-23-2016, 07:20 PM

Motul 660 is what we use in our Corvette when we race it. it works great.

backeddy · 02-24-2016, 01:16 AM

ok, not to be rude, but someone who reccomends dot5 needs to be kept far away from the track. Dot5 is not compatible with 3/4 and frankly, it boils like water. I only recommend Castrol SRF, as I have boiled every other brand. I like carbotech pads too, but be sure they are ducted

bpang1234 · 02-25-2016, 04:41 PM

I have a full bottle of Ate Super Blue never opened in my garage waiting for my 2SS!!!

mcynet · 03-03-2016, 02:57 AM

You can't use dot 5... I use caster oil SRF best stuff there is.... but they know it and charge for it. It works wet so it last longer

thescreensavers · 03-08-2016, 09:54 PM

Dot 3/4/5.1 are all compatible

Dot 5 is Sillicon (iirc) based and not compatible with the Camaro braking system, nor is it compatible to mix with Dot 3/4/5.1 fluid

toehead93 · 03-08-2016, 10:11 PM

Running on a track with dot3 is dangerous IMO and if you could only do one thing I would change to dot 4. Make sure you have at least half the pads left. Braided brake lines help with pedal feel too. You can also get a more aggressive alignment which will let the tires grip better and wear more evenly.

bpang1234 · 03-09-2016, 01:28 AM

I have a full can of Ate Super Blue never opened waiting for this car!

Imp · 03-09-2016, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcynet

You can't use dot 5... I use caster oil SRF best stuff there is.... but they know it and charge for it. It works wet so it last longer

Wait... what?

Did you mean Castrol?

--kC

Imp · 03-09-2016, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thescreensavers

Dot 3/4/5.1 are all compatible

Dot 5 is Sillicon (iirc) based and not compatible with the Camaro braking system, nor is it compatible to mix with Dot 3/4/5.1 fluid

Yep.

--kC

Hyper16 · 03-31-2016, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imp

Wait... what?

Did you mean Castrol?

--kC

LOL

02-10-2016, 03:30 PM	#1
CleanAss Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 30	Preparing SS for track day I'm almost past the break in period and I can't wait to try out the "competitive mode" on the track in march, before I bring it to the streets From reading the owner's manual there are 2 things that need to be done: - replace break fluid with high temperature one - replace plastic shielding around the breaks with less restrictive one (I have it from factory) Has anyone done this or has opinion on how necessary this is? Any recommendation on the break fluid? Thanks!

02-10-2016, 04:11 PM	#2
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	If your at it frequently or an all day event with 100 degree weather I'd say change it to DOT5. Otherwise, if your going to do it once in a blue moon I'd see no real reason to change it. Maybe flush it more frequently. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

02-11-2016, 09:16 PM	#3
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	Think twice about using DOT 5. Do your research... and read this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=425672&page=2 Have fun!! Best regards, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

02-23-2016, 07:20 PM	#5
dieme1rc Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 5 View My Garage	Motul 660 Motul 660 is what we use in our Corvette when we race it. it works great.

02-25-2016, 04:41 PM	#7
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	I have a full bottle of Ate Super Blue never opened in my garage waiting for my 2SS!!! __________________ 2016 Camaro 2ss -Summit White / Ceramic White -8A, NPP, MRC, Ceramic White package plus knee pads, black bowties. -1st Car to have the "full" SEMA High Performance Graphics kit from 6LEDesigns. -1st Car to have the 6LEDesigns Blade Spoiler. -Borla S-Type w/ custom H-Pipe -Procharger P-1X Stage 2

02-20-2016, 12:22 PM	#4
JTRATX Drives: 17 SS 1LE, 14 Yukon Denali Join Date: May 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 358	Motul ore ATE brake fluid will be all you need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-24-2016, 01:16 AM	#6
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	ok, not to be rude, but someone who reccomends dot5 needs to be kept far away from the track. Dot5 is not compatible with 3/4 and frankly, it boils like water. I only recommend Castrol SRF, as I have boiled every other brand. I like carbotech pads too, but be sure they are ducted

03-03-2016, 02:57 AM	#8
mcynet Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 250 View My Garage	You can't use dot 5... I use caster oil SRF best stuff there is.... but they know it and charge for it. It works wet so it last longer __________________ Drives, 2016 Camaro 2 SS, (OLD CAR)2014 Camaro 1LE, 2SS, NPP Dual Mode Exhaust, K&N Air Filter. E3 Catch Can. z28 Grill, and 1LE Badging

03-08-2016, 09:54 PM	#9
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	Dot 3/4/5.1 are all compatible Dot 5 is Sillicon (iirc) based and not compatible with the Camaro braking system, nor is it compatible to mix with Dot 3/4/5.1 fluid

03-08-2016, 10:11 PM	#10
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	Running on a track with dot3 is dangerous IMO and if you could only do one thing I would change to dot 4. Make sure you have at least half the pads left. Braided brake lines help with pedal feel too. You can also get a more aggressive alignment which will let the tires grip better and wear more evenly. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

03-09-2016, 01:28 AM	#11
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	I have a full can of Ate Super Blue never opened waiting for this car! __________________ 2016 Camaro 2ss -Summit White / Ceramic White -8A, NPP, MRC, Ceramic White package plus knee pads, black bowties. -1st Car to have the "full" SEMA High Performance Graphics kit from 6LEDesigns. -1st Car to have the 6LEDesigns Blade Spoiler. -Borla S-Type w/ custom H-Pipe -Procharger P-1X Stage 2

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