Anyone have luck with slotted rotors?

ResIpsa · 09-16-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Guard Dad

Hi, I've been tracking a number of the brake related threads and I was wondering if Castrol SRF brake fluid would be a good choice as part of a pad and brake fluid upgrade? I know that it's really expensive but considering how much everyone is spending on brake issues it seems well worth it and the boiling-point specs are exceptional wet or dry. It would seem that it would make a significant improvement in preventing brake fluid boiling.

Any thoughts?

I only use Castrol SRF on the track. Worth every penny...

Guard Dad · 09-16-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ResIpsa

I only use Castrol SRF on the track. Worth every penny...

That's my thinking, it's your brakes, you REALLY want them to work!

SRF should be a winner on the street as well, what with its very high wet boiling point. Is there any reason not to use it on the street?

I've been thinking about the brake ducts as well but it will be some time before I get serious on that issue.

Titanium shims would offer some protection for the dust seals and the brake fluid, are they available and if so where and how much?

ResIpsa · 09-16-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Guard Dad

That's my thinking, it's your brakes, you REALLY want them to work!

SRF should be a winner on the street as well, what with its very high wet boiling point. Is there any reason not to use it on the street?

I've been thinking about the brake ducts as well but it will be some time before I get serious on that issue.

Titanium shims would offer some protection for the dust seals and the brake fluid, are they available and if so where and how much?

The only issue with SRF is corrosion. With stock fluid you can replace it and forget it. However, with SRF it must be flushed before 18 months (per the instructions) or you can do some damage.

Guard Dad · 09-17-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ResIpsa

The only issue with SRF is corrosion. With stock fluid you can replace it and forget it. However, with SRF it must be flushed before 18 months (per the instructions) or you can do some damage.

Is it the fluid that does the damage or does it not provide a great deal of corrosion protection so it requires regular flushing?

cossie1600 · 09-16-2011, 12:25 PM

I use Amsoil and they have been fine.

Guard Dad · 09-17-2011, 12:08 PM

So regular flushing of the system keeps the moisture at a manageable level, got it. I guess it's Motul 600 for everyday use and SRF for serious work.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	I use Amsoil and they have been fine.

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Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 16	So regular flushing of the system keeps the moisture at a manageable level, got it. I guess it's Motul 600 for everyday use and SRF for serious work.