Bruce SEA 993

I just ran into this fluid and it seems new. I have been a tried and true Type 200 user. The distributors that sell it seem to just copy the manufacturers info without any qualification.

A buddy is thinking about using it in a 2001 Audi A6 2.7T that I sold him.

For some reason I am wary of something "new". I mean "new" like oil without the good ZDDP stuff in it and "NEW" longer mileage intervals for maintenance.

Thanks!

e9stibi

I think this is the stuff that Mike Callas used for my 993 convertible when I installed the PSS9s. If Mike uses it, it can not be bad.

Stealth 993

It has been around for ever! It's the SAME as the Super Blue, just with out the blue dye. We used to swap them both so we knew when we had new fluid in the brakes.

It will be just fine in the Audi. Don't do the rears with the parking brake on, it locks the caliper in place. Good call getting rid of the 2.7t, great motor, horrible to maintain!

Bill Verburg

It's not that same as ATE200,

it has a somewhat lower boiling point and is a thinner concoction. Fine for street use particularly in colder climates.

for track use 200 or better is preferred

Bruce SEA 993

Stealth,

Did you mean Type 200 is the same as Super Blue...'cause it is.

I was asking about SL...

Thanks!

Bruce SEA 993

Thanks for the info...I did the brakes at 60k and had no trouble with the rears...yes...leave the parking brake off. I sent my buddy the little square tool to crank in the rear pistons.

As far as maintenance, I sold it with 65k on it and all it has needed up till now with 115k on it is an oil leak repair on the drivers side on top of the turbo. Also, it needed shocks as well. If it was a nightmare, my buddy might hate me! He is happy and thinks he got a steal! It did not blow up the radiator like my BMW 540 did. I think all these cars have a few quirks....

Cheers!

Stealth 993

Opps, sorry, I thought you were talking about the type 200 stuff.

On the track, I had great luck with Motul 600.

ltc

Castrol SRF or nothing at all....especially for the track.

Bruce SEA 993

This is for a Street DD Audi A6 so I am thinking the Type 200 will work well.

Thanks!

TCallas

ATE SL is a standard DOT4 brake fluid which is very good for most any road driven car. The ATE TYP200 and Super blue are each the same, the only difference is that one is gold and one is blue, these are great for club autocross and amateur track events. Another feasible option for track car brake fluid is the Motul RBF600. For the modern 1990 and later Porsches, we recommend the ATE SL6 which is a low viscosity brake fluid designed more for the ABS braking and traction control systems that have intricate orifices. In our opinion, the best brake fluid for race cars (professional or otherwise) is Castrol SRF but it is very costly. Check the wet and dry boiling points on the brake fluid can/bottle to get a good idea of the quality. Brake fluid is wet, basically from when the can/bottle is opened. Please note: We do not recommend DOT 5 (Synthetic) brake fluid due to the potential for suspended air bubbles. It is a good practice to replace your brake fluid once a year. When in a car for 1 year the brake fluid will be at the approximate range of 0-1% water contamination.

Tony Callas
Callas Rennsport
Torrance, CA