Brake Fluid

[bobbyhi]

One of the winter projects is new brake fluid. Couldn't find anything in the sections for any recommendations on what type (DOT 3 brand name?). I don't do any racing so I need some regular fluid. I know the GM number but was thinking more of Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc. What say you guys/gals???? Thanks...........:)

[tomtom72]

I see in the 90 FSM to use DOT 3. I've seen alot of guys say Synpower from valvolene is great for street use but I've not tried it and I don't know what DOT # it is.

I'm using carquest DOT 3 right now because I'm chasing some gremlins in my brakes and I'm wasting a bunch of fluid. I think since I have a 90 and the book says DOT 3 I'm just gonna use either GM's or another brand name DOT 3.:mrgreen:

:thumbsup:
Tom

[40th#381]

Go to a F%$d parts house and get there fluid in the blue can. It has a higher boiling point.

Jan

[guinnessdood]

One of the winter projects is new brake fluid. Couldn't find anything in the sections for any recommendations on what type (DOT 3 brand name?). I don't do any racing so I need some regular fluid. I know the GM number but was thinking more of Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc. What say you guys/gals???? Thanks...........:)
My recommendation is to use the Motul RBF600 brake fluid...it's about $13-$15 a liter. Next best thing to Castrol SRF ($70 liter) probably. You can find it at Pegasus Racing online.

Uly

[Tom]

I go to Auto Zone, Pep Boys, or Kragen, which ever I happen to be close to, and buy either Castrol, Wagner, or Valvoline Dot 3 brake fluid. I change the brake fluid once a year and they all work fine for street driving. I have been doing this with the same car for 15.5 years now.

[ZR1 MK]

I recommend Valvoline Synpower for street use.

[evl_twn]

:iamwithst +1 for the Valvoline synthetic.

[95ZR1#418]

:iamwithst +1 for the Valvoline synthetic.

I thought we where not suppose to use synthetic.:D

[ZR1 MK]

I thought we where not suppose to use synthetic.:DMaybe you are confusing synthetic with silicone based fluid. Silicone has problems if ABS is engaged.

[evl_twn]

This is the stuff I've been using:

http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=51

[petefias]

This is the stuff I've been using:

http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=51

I've been using this as well for years. Never lost a pedal on the track with it if it was less than 6 mos old. Once it is more than a year old it is useless. The good news is that it is cheap. This will NOT hurt your brake system.

[evl_twn]

I've got speedbleeders on the calipers now that I've just done the brakes, so it'll be easy to do the brake fluid at least once a year, more often if it needs it.

[bobbyhi]

Thanks for all of the replies. Sounds like I will be going with the Valvoline
Syn. I think that the book says 1 quart will do for bleeding but I'll pick up a couple to be sure. Thanks again:handshak:

[Tom]

I have never needed more than one quart to get clean fluid coming from all four calipers.

[petefias]

Thanks for all of the replies. Sounds like I will be going with the Valvoline
Syn. I think that the book says 1 quart will do for bleeding but I'll pick up a couple to be sure. Thanks again:handshak:
1 quart will be plenty, don't stock up on it, use fresh every time.

[bobbyhi]

gottcha - 1 qt only - thanks...

[jonszr1]

hope this is ok do any of you use a power bleeder if so what type. Is there anything special to do when bleeding this car?