brake fluid recommendations

AP - Chris_B · 04-14-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Don't forget about Castrol GT LMA. It's not quite the specs of the Valvoline but it's close and it is one of the least hydroscopic of all the fluids out there which makes it an excellent DD fluid. Also one of the most affordable. There are better low cost fluids like Ford HD but it's so hydroscopic that its pretty much only good for racing when the fluid is changed quite frequently. LMA is an excellent replacement for the majority of the 370Z owners including guys who track the car.

BRAKE_______________DRY BOILING___WET BOILING__SUGGESTED
FLUID_______________POINT (F)_____POINT (F)____LIST PRICE
AP SUPER 600________590___________410__________$18.00/16.9oz.
CASTROL SRF_________590___________518__________$69.99/33.8oz.
NEO SUPER DOT 610___610___________421__________$15.00/12oz.
MOTUL RACING 600____593___________420__________$15.00/16.9oz.
MOTUL DOT 5.1_______509___________365__________$6.50/16.9oz.
ATE SUPER BLUE______536___________392__________$11.99/33.8oz
VALVOLINE SYNPOWER__503___________343__________$4.97/16.9oz.
ATE SL______________500___________329__________$7.95/16.9oz.
CASTROL LMA_________450___________311__________$3.50/16.9oz.
AP 551______________528___________288__________$12.50/16.9oz.

You might want to include AP Racing PRF in that list, which is often preferred in NASCAR and Formula 1 over the SRF due to its superior recovery properties.

PRF --
Dry boiling point: 617°F / 325°C
Wet boiling point: 399°F / 204°C
MSRP: US$29.99/500mL (16.9 oz.)

Also, your AP 600 specs are slightly out of date. They should read:

AP600 --
Dry boiling point: 594°F / 312°C
Wet boiling point: 399°F / 204°C
MSRP: US$22.95/500mL (16.9 oz.)

And, for street and occasional track day use, there is the AP Racing Formula 5.1 --
Dry boiling point: 516°F / 269°C
Wet boiling point: 369°F / 187°C
MSRP: US$12.75/500mL (16.9 oz.)

FricFrac · 04-15-2011, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the update Chris. The list I posted is just copied from one of the links and it's fairly dated. Keep the updates coming...

1Sweet Z · 07-11-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AP - Chris_B

You might want to include AP Racing PRF in that list, which is often preferred in NASCAR and Formula 1 over the SRF due to its superior recovery properties.

PRF --
Dry boiling point: 617°F / 325°C
Wet boiling point: 399°F / 204°C
MSRP: US$29.99/500mL (16.9 oz.)

Also, your AP 600 specs are slightly out of date. They should read:

AP600 --
Dry boiling point: 594°F / 312°C
Wet boiling point: 399°F / 204°C
MSRP: US$22.95/500mL (16.9 oz.)

And, for street and occasional track day use, there is the AP Racing Formula 5.1 --
Dry boiling point: 516°F / 269°C
Wet boiling point: 369°F / 187°C
MSRP: US$12.75/500mL (16.9 oz.)

This is awesome information. Another comparison that should be added is where does the Nissan OEM brake fluid fit into this chart - Performance / Cost?

ChrisSlicks · 07-11-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Sweet Z

This is awesome information. Another comparison that should be added is where does the Nissan OEM brake fluid fit into this chart - Performance / Cost?

The stock fluid probably rates pretty low. Nissan does sell a high temp fluid marketed at the GT-R, no idea on price. However I seriously doubt that Nissan manufactures the fluid, likely bought from another manufacturer wholesale and packaged.

04-15-2011, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 230	Thanks for the update Chris. The list I posted is just copied from one of the links and it's fairly dated. Keep the updates coming... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

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