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Old 20-03-2011, 06:28 PM
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what brake fluid would be best to use for a fast road,trackday car what are you all useing?
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Old 20-03-2011, 06:31 PM
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I use Castrol SRF
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I've only ever used DOT4 making sure it gets flushed through with brand new fluid from a sealed bottle every other year
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Motul RBF 600
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ATE Blue, performance and value
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thanks for your input lads!!
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Old 20-03-2011, 08:24 PM
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I used castrol srf in my mk1, and will be using it in my mk2
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If you want to know the difference between all the ones quoted, read this:
http://www.motorsport-developments.c...AF275_tech.pdf
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SRF is mega bucks! RBF600 or ATE Super Blue imo.
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
If you want to know the difference between all the ones quoted, read this:
http://www.motorsport-developments.c...AF275_tech.pdf
thanks for that Stu will have a read now
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