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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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Question Which Brake Fluid to get?

Which brake fluid should I get? Are there any differences people have noticed or is it all the same as long as it is DOT 3?
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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I have motul 600 but I did it with hawk streets and stainless lines. Huge difference
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Motul is better mostly because it hold up to higher temps which is a must for the track or the fluid will boil over. The problem with race fluids like the Motul 600 (which I also use) is that is is supposed to be completely flushed every 6 months or it can damage your braking system (lines, master, seals, etc).

For the street, stock fluid is fine, but if you are going to flush, a Castrol GTMA synthetic is better without any side affects

Lines will generally make a more noticeable improvement in brake feel. However for the street, the biggest thing is just upgrading pads. The rest is marginal gains for quite a bit more money and effort. On the track its all a requirement.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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damn tkrskyline, you cease to amaze me man. i like all of your write ups. also, the site with your car a subytech, awesome. your car is definitly one of the ones im basing off of. thanks for all of the help
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Thanks for the compliment. I have learned many things the hard way, so I try to help so other dont have to.
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