Track day brake fluid!

apexit53 · 07-16-2018, 08:35 AM

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to ask for those that track their cars what brake fluid you are using?

Just not sure if the OE stuff can handle a track day or not.

RXtacy · 07-16-2018, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by apexit53

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to ask for those that track their cars what brake fluid you are using?

Just not sure if the OE stuff can handle a track day or not.

OE fluid will not handle track abuse.

Motul RBF 600 or 660, or Castrol SRF are the go to fluids IMHO.

Sp00ner · 07-16-2018, 08:42 AM

I went with Motul last year, SRF this year. Both of them worked just fine, though I did bleed a bit of the Motul every other event. The SRF I've just let ride for 3 so far. No boiling, no soft pedals with either, even on 90+ degree days.

Track ducting in place for all events.

apexit53 · 07-16-2018, 08:47 AM

cool i didn't think so especially road america.

I drive my car year round, do you think these would handle the winter or should I remove it before it gets too cold out.

apexit53 · 07-16-2018, 09:44 AM

Also I know why i had some other cars when doing brake fluid there was a special order you had to bleed the calipers in. Anyone know that order of maybe have a link to it?

Thanks

trohde78 · 07-16-2018, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by apexit53

Also I know why i had some other cars when doing brake fluid there was a special order you had to bleed the calipers in. Anyone know that order of maybe have a link to it?

Thanks

You bleed the furthest wheel from the master cylinder to the closest. RR, LR, RF, LF

I run Motul DOT 5.1, and also used it in my BMW's. It's not quite as extreme as the racing fluids mentioned above, but it's a very nice upgrade from stock, and will work year-round without issue.

apexit53 · 07-16-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by trohde78

You bleed the furthest wheel from the master cylinder to the closest. RR, LR, RF, LF

I run Motul DOT 5.1, and also used it in my BMW's. It's not quite as extreme as the racing fluids mentioned above, but it's a very nice upgrade from stock, and will work year-round without issue.

awesome thank you sir!!

Sp00ner · 07-16-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by apexit53

cool i didn't think so especially road america.

I drive my car year round, do you think these would handle the winter or should I remove it before it gets too cold out.

No issues leaving it in year round. Mine is my winter car, summer car, kid hauler, etc. I just swap out the brake ducting and splash shields for the start of Summer/Winter respectively.

...and snow tires...

apexit53 · 07-16-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sp00ner

No issues leaving it in year round. Mine is my winter car, summer car, kid hauler, etc. I just swap out the brake ducting and splash shields for the start of Summer/Winter respectively.

...and snow tires...

Yeah I have to swap the brake duct stuff on and off right away because its not legal to run for Ftreet autocross class. its not to hard to do though.

kropscamaro16 · 07-16-2018, 10:47 AM

i use motul 600 but anything is better than stock lol

Nick S · 07-16-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit53

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to ask for those that track their cars what brake fluid you are using?

Just not sure if the OE stuff can handle a track day or not.

What track day are you going to be running Mike?

I have been running Motul 600RBF in my car and I have not had any issues. I do try to make sure I bleed 2 or 3 pedal pumps from each bleeder screw before a track day/weekend though just to get some fresh fluid into the caliper.

apexit53 · 07-16-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick S

What track day are you going to be running Mike?

I have been running Motul 600RBF in my car and I have not had any issues. I do try to make sure I bleed 2 or 3 pedal pumps from each bleeder screw before a track day/weekend though just to get some fresh fluid into the caliper.

Milwaukee scca is hosting a track day at road america august 7th.

Thats good to know, just gota find someone to swap my fluid out now!

Nick S · 07-16-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit53

Milwaukee scca is hosting a track day at road america august 7th.

Thats good to know, just gota find someone to swap my fluid out now!

Make sure you check your brake pad thickness that you have left. You don’t want to plan on running a full day at RA with less than half pad thickness to start with. Also what brake pads are you planning to run at RA?

apexit53 · 07-17-2018, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick S

Make sure you check your brake pad thickness that you have left. You don’t want to plan on running a full day at RA with less than half pad thickness to start with. Also what brake pads are you planning to run at RA?

I have some rotors and pads on order just to use for that track days specifically. autoX wise the car is perfect and dont want to change anything i cant revert back! hah

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apexit53 Drives: 22 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 1,144	cool i didn't think so especially road america. I drive my car year round, do you think these would handle the winter or should I remove it before it gets too cold out. __________________ #53 F Street 2022 Sponsor autocrossdigits.com Autocrossing Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-...3tiMt0KOg_2Aag Instagram: apexit_53 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE 2019 D Street national champion (2019 civic Type R)

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apexit53 Drives: 22 1SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 1,144	Also I know why i had some other cars when doing brake fluid there was a special order you had to bleed the calipers in. Anyone know that order of maybe have a link to it? Thanks __________________ #53 F Street 2022 Sponsor autocrossdigits.com Autocrossing Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-...3tiMt0KOg_2Aag Instagram: apexit_53 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE 2019 D Street national champion (2019 civic Type R)

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Sp00ner Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 223	I went with Motul last year, SRF this year. Both of them worked just fine, though I did bleed a bit of the Motul every other event. The SRF I've just let ride for 3 so far. No boiling, no soft pedals with either, even on 90+ degree days. Track ducting in place for all events.

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