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Old 11-08-2011, 02:45 PM
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Getting ready for a TT session at RD Atl in Dec. I was thinking about changing my clutch fluid, (hasn't been changed since I have owned the car and only has 14K). Still it is a 2002Z and likely needs it. I was wondering if there is a brand most prefer doing track days. I was thinking I saw that GM recommends DOT4, but wondered if like brake fluid, most of you upgrade to another type.

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Old 11-08-2011, 03:42 PM
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Blue or Gold brake fluid.
Old 11-08-2011, 04:57 PM
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Motul 600 here
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Wilwood 570 or Ferodo (570+)
Old 11-08-2011, 06:05 PM
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I use ATE Super Blue or the gold stuff. What class are you going to run?
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Looks like you all use the brake fluid you are using for your calipers, correct? So, guess I will use my Castrol unless you guys know better. So what happens if some of it gets mixed?

I am running TTS. Since August I installed new springs, shocks, adjustable end links, etc. Jeff England convinced me to contribute to his tire collection since Scott and Mark have enough. Seriously, I like the idea of being able to pick and choose my suspension set-up. Just hope I come into some extra $$ soon. Us older guys need all the edge we can get.
Old 11-08-2011, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MYRX
Looks like you all use the brake fluid you are using for your calipers, correct? So, guess I will use my Castrol unless you guys know better. So what happens if some of it gets mixed?

I am running TTS. Since August I installed new springs, shocks, adjustable end links, etc. Jeff England convinced me to contribute to his tire collection since Scott and Mark have enough. Seriously, I like the idea of being able to pick and choose my suspension set-up. Just hope I come into some extra $$ soon. Us older guys need all the edge we can get.
TT$ you cannot hide money...

I use valvoline synthetic.
Old 11-08-2011, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by varkwso
TT$ you cannot hide money...
Seriously. That should be the official decal for NASA required on the cars for TT$, $T2 and $T1
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I heard "if you build it, $$ will come". Isn't that true!
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Motul 600 here
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Originally Posted by drivinhard
Seriously. That should be the official decal for NASA required on the cars for TT$, $T2 and $T1


ATE Superblue for me. Changing it is a royal PITA unless you have installed an aftermarket remote bleeder line. Personally, I just suck it out of the reservoir and re-fill periodically. Whenever I install a new clutch or service the driveline I will install the remote bleeder.
Old 11-08-2011, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MYRX
Looks like you all use the brake fluid you are using for your calipers, correct? So, guess I will use my Castrol unless you guys know better. So what happens if some of it gets mixed?

I am running TTS. Since August I installed new springs, shocks, adjustable end links, etc. Jeff England convinced me to contribute to his tire collection since Scott and Mark have enough. Seriously, I like the idea of being able to pick and choose my suspension set-up. Just hope I come into some extra $$ soon. Us older guys need all the edge we can get.
I use the Castrol SRF. Even from a container I opened last year (this is for clutch only now), it's still better than fresh Motul.
Old 11-08-2011, 10:21 PM
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I think most of us use what ever we use in our brake systems. For me it is ATE super blue when ya get your clutch done be sure to put in a remote bleeder ... makes bleeding possible. SRF is an overkill for the clutch but may be most simple since you are doing brakes at same time.....
Old 11-09-2011, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MYRX
I heard "if you build it, $$ will go". Isn't that true!
Fixed it for you. I like the class for what you can do.
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Amsoil DOT4 for brakes and clutch here!
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ATE Super Blue because I already have it. Only flush once a year.
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I use Prestone DOT 4 brake fluid.
Old 11-09-2011, 10:24 PM
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Left-over SRF and I clear the resivor after each weekend
Old 11-11-2011, 11:22 AM
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AMSOIL Series 600 DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid (Product Code BF4SN)
Dry Boiling Point - 580F, Wet Boiling Point - 410F


For both my clutch and brakes for many years now.
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