Brake Fluid - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

bobbyhi · 11-09-2006

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 · 11-09-2006

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.

Tom

40th#381 · 11-09-2006

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

Jan

guinnessdood · 11-13-2006

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Originally Posted by 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...........

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 · 11-14-2006

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 · 11-15-2006

I recommend Valvoline Synpower for street use.

evl_twn · 11-15-2006

+1 for the Valvoline synthetic.

95ZR1#418 · 11-19-2006

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

+1 for the Valvoline synthetic.

I thought we where not suppose to use synthetic.

ZR1 MK · 11-22-2006

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Originally Posted by 95ZR1#418

I thought we where not suppose to use synthetic.

Maybe you are confusing synthetic with silicone based fluid. Silicone has problems if ABS is engaged.

evl_twn · 11-22-2006

This is the stuff I've been using:

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

11-09-2006	#1
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Brake Fluid 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........... __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

11-09-2006	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Brake Fluid 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. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

11-14-2006	#5
Tom Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 108	Re: Brake Fluid 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.

11-15-2006	#6
ZR1 MK Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NY Posts: 143	Re: Brake Fluid I recommend Valvoline Synpower for street use. __________________ Mike 427 cu in LT5 [URL="http://zr1mk.weebly.com"]http://zr1mk.weebly.com[/URL]

11-15-2006	#7
evl_twn Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 116	Re: Brake Fluid +1 for the Valvoline synthetic.

11-09-2006	#3
40th#381 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ft.Myers Posts: 62	Re: Brake Fluid Go to a F%$d parts house and get there fluid in the blue can. It has a higher boiling point. Jan

11-22-2006	#10
evl_twn Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 116	Re: Brake Fluid This is the stuff I've been using: http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?product=51