Brake fluid on stock pads question
08-08-2002, 06:28 AM
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Brake fluid on stock pads question
IS it okay and/or beneficial to use ATE racing type brake fluid with standard pads?
I need to replace pads and will get stock replacements - because i can't do much DIY and have read that race pads, pagids etc are not the best for the road. I do around 5 track days a year so want to use an upgraded fluid - i wonder if there is any benefit or harm with the standard pads.
Ajit.
I need to replace pads and will get stock replacements - because i can't do much DIY and have read that race pads, pagids etc are not the best for the road. I do around 5 track days a year so want to use an upgraded fluid - i wonder if there is any benefit or harm with the standard pads.
Ajit.
08-08-2002, 09:16 AM
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Benefit of using better brake fluid (i.e. ATE racing type) is it's higher boiling point. and using OEM bads with that doesn't do any harm.
But remember to change/flush the fluids more frequently, these racing type fluids get water into them faster.
But remember to change/flush the fluids more frequently, these racing type fluids get water into them faster.
08-08-2002, 12:53 PM
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The "racing" in the ATE Super Blue name is a marketing tool. As stated, blue and the "street" ATE Type 200 (gold color) are the same fluid - except for the blue dye. Either one is perfectly fine for street use & will provide better performance than the stuff on the mass merchandiser's shelves.
AFAIK, neither ATE product degrades any faster than "non-race" fluids and, in fact, since the wet boiling pt is relatively high, they will perform better when old than many new fluids. There is no need to change ATE (blue or gold) more often than every 2 years for street use which is the most you should go w/any approved fluid.
Many related threads in the archives - try a search.
FWIW, an interesting (IMO) <a href="http://www.swedishbricks.net/700900FAQ/Brake%20Fluid%20Comparison.htm" target="_blank">Brake Fluid Comparison </a>
The "racing" in the ATE Super Blue name is a marketing tool. As stated, blue and the "street" ATE Type 200 (gold color) are the same fluid - except for the blue dye. Either one is perfectly fine for street use & will provide better performance than the stuff on the mass merchandiser's shelves.
AFAIK, neither ATE product degrades any faster than "non-race" fluids and, in fact, since the wet boiling pt is relatively high, they will perform better when old than many new fluids. There is no need to change ATE (blue or gold) more often than every 2 years for street use which is the most you should go w/any approved fluid.
Many related threads in the archives - try a search.
FWIW, an interesting (IMO) <a href="http://www.swedishbricks.net/700900FAQ/Brake%20Fluid%20Comparison.htm" target="_blank">Brake Fluid Comparison </a>