Brake Fluid and SS Brake Lines

drivetolive · 10-23-2010, 12:56 AM

Went to Cayuga for the first time today. After a couple of laps I noticed how garbage the OEM brake fluid is with relation to track driving. I'm running EBC slotted/dimpled rotors with HAWK HPS pads. I've never been happy with the setup (although hearing good things about) but I think that is the result of the OEM fluid, brake lines and possibly air in the system.

What fluid would you guys recommend for a DD and occasional "track rat"? I've heard good things about Super Blue (I think that's the name)? Also, what brand SS brake lines. I know SS brake lines are significant to a brake setup so I wanna make sure I'm not getting anything garbage.

P.S. After several laps I popped the hood and noticed fluid on some parts of the engine bay, such as the strut tower, brake fluid reservoir, ATF cap, and a bit on my intake (by the MAF). It was very little (with most of it on my strut tower) but it from what I could make of it, it seemed to be brake fluid. I'm almost positive I boiled the brake fluid, but is it normal for it to spew out a bit from the reservoir if over-heated?

doogee · 10-23-2010, 02:44 AM

Hey sorry I wasn't able to join you

Put ATE SuperBlue fluid in. You won't boil that stuff!

As for SS Lines, I got a set from Rocco at RMP for a little over $100. Or you can order a good set from Bimmerworld, Turner Motorsport etc.

drivetolive · 10-23-2010, 03:31 PM

No worries, I still had fun, it wasn't busy at all, quite empty actually

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Yup, seems like Superblue is the way to go. I'm guessing it doesn't matter what brand SS lines than eh. Was that $100 for the front and back?

By the way, Kurt, you ever experience brake fluid spewing out on track days?

RMPMOTORS · 10-23-2010, 08:22 PM

We sell, a few different brands of s/s lines for your car.

Also use super blue, motul 5.1, and RBF 600 brake fluids.

RMP

doogee · 10-23-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drivetolive

By the way, Kurt, you ever experience brake fluid spewing out on track days?

Definitely never had that happen. You could of boiled yours, or maybe it was overfilled.

marks525 · 10-23-2010, 08:27 PM

Can't go wrong with Stoptech lines either. Got mine from BMP.

drivetolive · 10-25-2010, 08:34 PM

Apperciate the responses guys. Gonna pay Rocco a visit.

Dissembler · 10-25-2010, 09:19 PM

I've run super blue for a couple years in different cars on multiple track days. I've broken control arms, wheels bearings, bushings and fuel pumps, but I've never boiled super blue!

mstearnsy · 10-25-2010, 10:14 PM

I use Motul 600, it's got a higher boiling point than Superblue. The only stuff better than Motul is Castrol's SRF, but that's at least $80 per litre and for really hardcore trackers.

I use Goodridge stainless lines, not sure what RMP sells but they cost me (industry cost) over $200. Retail is over $300.

Consider changing your pads. Hawk HPS isn't really track worthy, it's a street pad. If you want Hawks, get at least HP+. I use Vortex pads. They're local to the GTA and made up a compound specifically for the type of track/street driving I'd be doing, for a wicked price (no import duties).

iverson03tj · 11-22-2010, 09:21 PM

Is it ok for a regular street car to use stainless steel brake lines and how about the brake fluid... does the lower temperatures impact it in any way..

doogee · 11-22-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by iverson03tj

Is it ok for a regular street car to use stainless steel brake lines and how about the brake fluid... does the lower temperatures impact it in any way..

Yes it's fine, but a waste of money.

iverson03tj · 11-22-2010, 09:25 PM

Im thinking of going for a few track days.. oh and doogee i pmed u