Andrew and Mark, I use Shell DOT 4 (Ultra stop?). It is in a red 500ml container. For 3 lap sprints it is fine. We by it at out local Safeway as it is $4 cheaper than at the local autobarn. Also it is best to get the freshest containers possible, look at the manufacturers date on the container. The higher the DOT number the more hygroscopic it is (moisture absorbing).
We change our fluid at least twice a year and always use a fresh container. Give the system a good bleed and fill the master cylinder to the max mark. Any left over fluid we discard or use in the clutch cylinder as moisture absorbed by the fluid during storage reduces its performance. Mark, with the SRF do you have to do a complete bleed each time you run an event? Regards Trev -----Original Message----- From: Mark Alford [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, 17 December 2001 10:44 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: brake fliud advice... Andrew, I use Castrol SRF synthetic brake fluid. It may be overkill but it never lets me down. After 12-15 laps at any of the NSW race tracks I have never had brake fade, and I really give the brakes a pounding. The down side is the price - $120 for 1.5 litres. Mark. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Greenbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 10:25 AM Subject: brake fliud advice... > Hi everyone, > > I was wondering what brake fliud everyone uses or recommends > (especially those who race)?? what DOT number, brand, cost, > availability etc... > > Thankyou for any advice > > Andrew > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
