Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Looking for Recommendations:Track Brake/Tire Prep

JSBZ · 08-22-2009, 09:35 AM

I plan on taking my Z to the track in the next month or so and I want to get some recommendations on brake preparation from the track veterans on the forum.
1. Brake Fluid.
I have several recommendations regarding brake fluid: Motul 600, ATE, Castrol SRF, Ford Heavy Duty... What are people using on track/street cars?
Any issues with SRF besides cost?
I still want to be able to street the car with the fluid I choose and I don't want to swap fluid if I can help it.
How often do you flush the brakes?
Is it OK to use DOT4 in the Z when the service manual specifically specifies DOT3 only? I know DOT4 may contain elements (borate esters) that may not be compatible with some DOT3 brake systems (seals,etc.)
Any recommendation on brake bleeding kits? I have a hand vac.
2. Brake Pads.
What is a good pad for track use with exisitng 370Z Sport hardware? Can they be used on the street? How difficult is it to swap pads ont he Z?
3. Tire Pressure.
What is a good starting point for tire pressures using stock Z tires?

Did I miss anything? Thanks in advance for the help.

08-22-2009, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
JSBZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 15	Looking for Recommendations:Track Brake/Tire Prep I plan on taking my Z to the track in the next month or so and I want to get some recommendations on brake preparation from the track veterans on the forum. 1. Brake Fluid. I have several recommendations regarding brake fluid: Motul 600, ATE, Castrol SRF, Ford Heavy Duty... What are people using on track/street cars? Any issues with SRF besides cost? I still want to be able to street the car with the fluid I choose and I don't want to swap fluid if I can help it. How often do you flush the brakes? Is it OK to use DOT4 in the Z when the service manual specifically specifies DOT3 only? I know DOT4 may contain elements (borate esters) that may not be compatible with some DOT3 brake systems (seals,etc.) Any recommendation on brake bleeding kits? I have a hand vac. 2. Brake Pads. What is a good pad for track use with exisitng 370Z Sport hardware? Can they be used on the street? How difficult is it to swap pads ont he Z? 3. Tire Pressure. What is a good starting point for tire pressures using stock Z tires? Did I miss anything? Thanks in advance for the help.