Akebono problem:/

AP - Chris_B · 12-07-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s

So if I bleed them should I stick to stock fluid? Or is it okay to mix the stock with for example ATE Super Blue? Or any other fluid better than stock.

AP Racing Formula 5.1 is ideal for street and high-performance use. It has the ideal viscosity for ABS systems. Plus, it does not contain dyes that the "blue" fluids use to permanently stain the reservoir with.

christian370z · 12-07-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AP - Chris_B

AP Racing Formula 5.1 is ideal for street and high-performance use. It has the ideal viscosity for ABS systems. Plus, it does not contain dyes that the "blue" fluids use to permanently stain the reservoir with.

I think I am going to pick up your fluid from Stillen over xmas break for my brake overhaul next year.

6mtg37s · 12-07-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sig11

SuperBlue works fine for me. I would flush the factory stuff out with it rather than topping up though.

Yea I just dont want to touch the rears tho, how many liters do we need again? I've done every brake job except this haha

sig11 · 12-08-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s

Yea I just dont want to touch the rears tho, how many liters do we need again? I've done every brake job except this haha

You'll have to do the rears if you want to get all the air out won't you?

I think we used a can and a half flushing/bleeding mine.

ChrisSlicks · 12-08-2010, 07:42 AM

You can get away with 1L if you are careful with the bleeding. Best to have 2L and be generous.

If you are going to change fluid you will need to bleed all 4 corners. Go in order of distance from the master cylinder, the rears will take more bleed time than the fronts as there is more fluid in the lines. Right rear, left rear, right front, left front. Bleed the outside of the caliper followed by the inside of the caliper.

6mtg37s · 12-10-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AP - Chris_B

AP Racing Formula 5.1 is ideal for street and high-performance use. It has the ideal viscosity for ABS systems. Plus, it does not contain dyes that the "blue" fluids use to permanently stain the reservoir with.

These don't come in 1L cans though right?

AP - Chris_B · 12-11-2010, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s

These don't come in 1L cans though right?

Two 500mL bottles = 1 Liter.

worldfamousz · 12-21-2010, 01:34 PM

We recommend either Endless brake fluid or the Motul RBF600.
If you're able to come out to our dealership, I'm sure our dealership can help you out.
I don't know what the issue is that you had with the fluid slightly seeping out of the bleeder cap/screw, but that's never a good thing, I would have it looked at asap. could be something faulty. IF it's all OEM, it might be something easily covered under warranty, but again, that all depends.
you can call us at 800-989-6173 (my extension is 2287) with any questions. We are a very mod friendly dealership

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	You can get away with 1L if you are careful with the bleeding. Best to have 2L and be generous. If you are going to change fluid you will need to bleed all 4 corners. Go in order of distance from the master cylinder, the rears will take more bleed time than the fronts as there is more fluid in the lines. Right rear, left rear, right front, left front. Bleed the outside of the caliper followed by the inside of the caliper. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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12-21-2010, 01:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
worldfamousz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 52 Drives: mazdaspeed3 Rep Power: 14	We recommend either Endless brake fluid or the Motul RBF600. If you're able to come out to our dealership, I'm sure our dealership can help you out. I don't know what the issue is that you had with the fluid slightly seeping out of the bleeder cap/screw, but that's never a good thing, I would have it looked at asap. could be something faulty. IF it's all OEM, it might be something easily covered under warranty, but again, that all depends. you can call us at 800-989-6173 (my extension is 2287) with any questions. We are a very mod friendly dealership