Brake Fluid ???

[b3any]

Whats everyones suggestion for the best brake fluid for my C5.... It will need to be up to trackdays aswell as the norm
Thanxs.

[franv8]

I put DOT 5 in mine - it lasted well round Silverstone a few years ago. (mine's an 86 C4, with ABS, all stock brakewise) - it outlasted the brakes on a C5 also on track at the same time.

[greenv8s]

DOT5 is not recommended for road cars, DOT5.1 is what you want. The extra '.1' is hugely important. DOT4 and DOT5.1 are compatible with each other and fine for road use, DOT5.1 has the higher temperature rating.

DOT5 is a completely different type of fluid, not compatible with the other two, if you change to it you will need to replace all the seals and flush the fluid every few months.

[chicago zr-1]

has to do with the ABS i heard. need to make sure of compatability issues!!!

[b3any]

Cool,

I've used this before and think i'll use it again MOTUL RBF600 Racing Brake Fluid.

100% synthetic fluid for hydraulic-actuated brake and clutch systems. Specifically designed to resist the high temperatures of actuated (steel or carbon racing brakes and clutch systems.

THE ultimate high performance brake fluid. It far exceeds the standards of DOT 3 and DOT 4, with a dry boiling point of 594 degrees, and wet boiling point of 421 degrees. Used exclusively by more major professional race teams, RBF600 is synonymous with ultra high performance. For road racing, circle track, endurance, motorcycle and high performance street, RBF600 is known worldwide for its outstanding anti-fade and anti-boiling characteristics. Fully compatible with all street Dot 3 and Dot 4 fluids, RBF600 can be used year long with outstanding results. Tested and raced with. A definitive must if you run track days. Each container is filled with nitrogen to increase the shelf life and eliminate contamination while factory sealed.

[mrvette]

I'd use Castrol SRF, Superblue or Motul.

5.1 is good too, for the price.


>> Edited by mrvette on Sunday 5th February 20:52