brake fluid, where can i get decent stuff around here anywhere? something that would be relatively compatible with STi 4 piston calipers and porterfield r4s pads.... i just dont want the factory crap to cause problems, and i dont wanna bleed the shit once a week....

 

ATE Super Blue. You can find it anywhere on the internet.

Or Motul.

I need to start carrying it.

 

try Teagues Auto Parts. Dale has Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid for $15.00

www.boxer4racing.com

 

I use the reasonably priced Valvoline synthetic available at just about every local autoparts store and it's a HUGE over the the OE stuff that was in there. The OE stuff bubbled up really quick at a SCCA Solo I Time Trial event, but at the next event the Valvoline didn't even a bleed after a two day event.

I doubt you need anything more hardcore than that Valvoline stuff unless you're running in some type of sanctioned road racing event anyways. I would flush(not just bleed) once a year just to be a good boy to your brakes regardless of what you end up using. Besides, the more hardcore stuff tends to absorb moisture very quickly and requires frequent replacement.

Good luck!

edit: You know there's an easy fix for most of the performance related CELs, right? Ask away if you're not aware of these easy solutions.

 

i dont like waiting for mailorder stuff....
i want it now...

i was just wondering seeing as picking it up would be easier for me!

thanks for the help...

 

yeah i know... i just keep getting the EGT light!
dont know why or how, and ive gone 30 odd thousand without a problem, now i havew had it 3 times in a short period of time!

 

I use the Valvoline synthetic as well and though I've not tracked the car, I don't plan on getting the brake fluid above 500degF anytime soon on the street, so no worries. It's cheap, it has a near DOT5 rating and is fully compatible with regular DOT3 and DOT4 fluids, just in case you leave a little in the system after bleeding.

 

hmm, man.. i dunno..i need to stop thinking

 

Just stay away from true racing brake fluids. They are very hydroscopic and needs to be bled after every race.

Also stay avay from DOT 5 since it is a silicon based fluid. I will reak havok on your ABS system. DOT 5.1 is ok though.


Kyle