Brake fluid
#1
Brake fluid
I'm going to be installing the C5 Brake kit for my car soon. I figure I will prob have to bleed the brakes. Should I use synth brake fluid, or just replace it with what GM put in it? Anybody have any preferences on brake fluid?
#8
ATE Super Blue is blue, and they also make a "gold" fluid. The idea being that you can alternate between flushes to know you've completely flushed one out.
Keep in mind that as you go to the better fluids, they require changing more often. For the ATE/Motul type fluids, a flush once a year is typically recommended. So unless you're racing the car, you might consider sticking with a more streetable fluid.
Dave
Keep in mind that as you go to the better fluids, they require changing more often. For the ATE/Motul type fluids, a flush once a year is typically recommended. So unless you're racing the car, you might consider sticking with a more streetable fluid.
Dave
#9
Originally posted by LPEdave
ATE Super Blue is blue, and they also make a "gold" fluid. The idea being that you can alternate between flushes to know you've completely flushed one out.
Dave
ATE Super Blue is blue, and they also make a "gold" fluid. The idea being that you can alternate between flushes to know you've completely flushed one out.
Dave
#10
Late model F-Body brake system seals are not synthetic or DOT5 compatible. It will eventually eat the seals up.
A local police officer misunderstood and put DOT 5 in his Camaro, not DOT 5.1 It was ugly ...
Valvoline SynPower is a great street fluid. I have Castrol SRF in my car, though.
A local police officer misunderstood and put DOT 5 in his Camaro, not DOT 5.1 It was ugly ...
Valvoline SynPower is a great street fluid. I have Castrol SRF in my car, though.
#11
Re: Brake fluid
Originally Posted by mitchntx
Late model F-Body brake system seals are not synthetic or DOT5 compatible. It will eventually eat the seals up.
A local police officer misunderstood and put DOT 5 in his Camaro, not DOT 5.1 It was ugly ...
Valvoline SynPower is a great street fluid. I have Castrol SRF in my car, though.
A local police officer misunderstood and put DOT 5 in his Camaro, not DOT 5.1 It was ugly ...
Valvoline SynPower is a great street fluid. I have Castrol SRF in my car, though.
#12
Re: Brake fluid
Originally Posted by tomatocity
I don't understand. What is the correct brake fluid to use for F-Body's? I have a 1995 Z28 and would like to flush the brake system. I do not plan on racing or consistent high speed braking. Thanks in advance.
Dave
#13
Re: Brake fluid
Here's a great comparison article on the different fluids:
http://www.swedishbricks.net/700900F...Comparison.htm
For regular street use, the Valvoline Synpower is probably the best, and this is what I use for street and roadcourse use with no problems. Although, I do bleed a lot more often than would be nescessarry just for street use.
http://www.swedishbricks.net/700900F...Comparison.htm
For regular street use, the Valvoline Synpower is probably the best, and this is what I use for street and roadcourse use with no problems. Although, I do bleed a lot more often than would be nescessarry just for street use.
#14
Re: Brake fluid
Originally Posted by LPEdave
Mitch meant "silicone" brake fluid, not "synthetic" above. Your f-body cannot take silicone brake fluid, which is DOT 5. You can use any DOT 3, DOT 4, or DOT 5.1 (don't ask me why the numbering is like that) fluid, those are not silicone. Since you're not racing, I'd get one of the more "normal" fluids like Valvoline recommended above.
Dave
Dave
#15
Re: Brake fluid
Originally Posted by tomatocity
Thanks for clarifying the differences. I plan of completing this before I leave for Hot August Nights on Sunday.
Have fun,
Dave