06-13-2011, 12:04 PM | #43 |
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GREAT Thank you. I just bought it from Tirerack 12.00 plus shipping. and I have the same brake lines so doing it all together. Thanks again
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07-12-2011, 10:05 AM | #44 |
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I appreciate the information, very helpful...
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07-13-2011, 01:43 AM | #45 |
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You got it.
Still using my SuperBlue Dot 4 with my stainless steel brake lines and I LOVE it. |
08-23-2013, 03:27 AM | #46 |
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Bump.....Awesome info, thank you so much!!
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08-27-2013, 12:08 PM | #47 |
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You bet! With as much autocrossing (Camarocrossing) as we've all been doing lately, this is good idea.
If anyone is planning on doing road course racing (ie: four sessions of 20 minute hard, HARD driving), this is a MUST. Doing 80ish and then slamming on the brakes only to have them go to the floor ain't....that....fun. PUCKER FACTOR! |
10-17-2014, 09:13 AM | #48 |
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I know this is an old thread but I thought you may want to know:
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Continental has decided that the ATE Super Blue Racing DOT 4 brake fluid does not comply with the applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for brake fluid, because that standard requires motor vehicle brake fluid to be colorless or amber in color. The purpose of the color requirement in the standard is to permit easy identification of brake fluids before they are placed in the vehicle, in order to prevent the mixing of an incompatible fluid in a braking system. If an incompatible fluid is put into a motor vehicle brake system, it could lead to brake damage or brake failure. Continental will repurchase any ATE Super Blue Racing DOT 4 brake fluid that you have in your possession at the full price you paid at retail, plus your shipping costs, if any. Please contact Continental by phone at 800-265-1818 or by email at techsupport-us@vdo.com for instructions about obtaining the refund. If you believe that Continental has failed or is unable to remedy the noncompliance without charge within a reasonable time, please contact us at the above phone number or email address. You may also wish to contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
10-18-2014, 12:45 PM | #49 |
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Has anyone used the Amsoil Racing Dot 4 ?
One of my GTR customers road races and uses it, he claims he cured the soft pedal issue |
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You cannot get super blue any longer. Well you can but it's not blue. The Government says you cannot put dye in brake fluid so Super Blue has been discontinued and all of it was supposed to be dump. The replacement is SL200 Phhissst I still have Super Blue in my car. |
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10-21-2014, 06:52 AM | #51 |
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I had super blue in mine for 4 years. Awesome stuff. I might even have some left over now that it's sold. Think I'll check.... $$$!!!
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I can understand that if the rotor surface and caliper were used for the parking brake like in older cars. You didn't want to sink the heat back into the caliper, and you could do weird things with the rotor heat, in theory possible to warp it. Modern cars use a drum in hat and parking brake shoe. I yank mine on as hard as I can even on track days . Never a problem. That drum in hat surface and parking brake shoes, aren't hot enough to cause any problems. Much more important is the cool down laps before parking. I've seen people pull straight in the pits on an HPDE day. Brakes smoking hot, and shut it off. Then say.. make sure nobody puts their parking brake on. Ok, but how's your pedal feel in a few minutes of heating soaking there sitting still with blazing hot rotors? Next session... that car had brake pedal probs. Mine that sat with the P brake on, all good. I've found the Motul D0t 4 works great for me. And I grab that parking brake everytime so she doesn't roll away. And if you'd like to cool the clutch down, hold the clutch pedal down with a stick jammed against the seat. Separates the flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate to circulate some air through there. Just stuff that works for me, plenty will dissagree. |
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06-26-2015, 10:51 AM | #53 |
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Good info. Bumping this thread for those getting DOT 4 for the first time. I did not find what I was looking for however, the capacity of our brake fluid so I know how much to buy.
Edit: Found out the capacity.
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06-26-2015, 01:52 PM | #54 |
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Okay, the more I learn the more confused I am getting. I am getting lots of mixed messages from different people about whether I need to change to DOT 4 fluid in my V6 before taking on the NCM track. Now those of you who know me, know I will not be the fastest car out there on that track (Watch out for me on the drag strip, but not so much yet on autocross or road track). Now reading this, even if I do decide to change to DOT 4 I am not sure about how to buy the right one. Trying to read about the different DOT 4 fluids on line I can't tell much difference between them. How much does the brand matter as there IS a pretty big difference in price & probably some difference in quality. And once & for all, do I really need to do this or not? If I do then for sure I will but I don't want to mess with it if is really more of a V8 thing or more for folks who will be pushing their cars really hard (more than I likely will).
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There are many differences, qualities, specs, prices.... for DOT 4. SRF is great for race cars, but really pricey. Motul 600 is top quality and not outrageously prices. I get it from Amazon, usually 3 or 4 of the 500 ml bottles will complete a flush and fill. Stay away from the really cheap DOT 4. Motul 600 has all the right specs and qualities for what you are going to do. Make sure you have plenty of brake pad material also, and tire tread. A road course will chew both up quick. Whether you should put in DOT 4 or not depends how you will be driving it on the track. If just putting around, stock fluid is fine. Pushing it hard at all... definitely upgrade the brake fluid. DOT 3 on a road course will cause brake fade really fast, just a couple spirited laps and your pedal will hit the floor. A good DOT 4 and you can hot lap it all day. |
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