clutch fluid
#1
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clutch fluid
So I found the DIY on Cad Faq but I cant find anything on what type of fluid to use. Can I use any DOT4 brake fluid? I have a couple bottles of Bel Ray brake/clutch fluid for my motorcycle, would that be ok to use? Id assume brake fluid is brake fluid, the only difference is dot 3 or 4?
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None of the fluid I have on the shelf is opened. I think I will also have some ate super blue left over from bleeding the brakes next weekend, can I just use that?
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http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/acces...tail.jsp?ID=21
Go with the Super Blue.
We use that stuff on our Miata's down here, no problemo. But our Miata's also call for using brake fluid with it, not a specific hyraulic fluid.
-meaty
Go with the Super Blue.
We use that stuff on our Miata's down here, no problemo. But our Miata's also call for using brake fluid with it, not a specific hyraulic fluid.
-meaty
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So anyone think it will be a problem if I just use my ATE super blue? I see meatys post but anyone ever use it in the clutch? I just dont want to screw anything up before my trackday.
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hahaha sooooooo..........
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Brake fluid = hydraulic fluid, fwiw...DOT 3 and DOT 4 are interchangeable and can be mixed, chemically speaking, but never use DOT 5 (silicone) in something that still has 3/4 on it, or visa versa. Nice thing about 5 is it won't eat your paint and has a slightly higher boiling point + does not attract water like 3/4, iirc, but it's $$$
I wouldn't run anything less than a DOT 4 in the clutch system though, due to the heat and so on and personally, I like synthetic only for the clutch. I've tried many different kinds in the past and have been pretty happy with most all of them. Right now I'm running Castrol GTLMA syn and it's reasonable price and has good properties. I had an awsome chart at one time that listed various fluids and their properties...Amazing the spectrum within a DOt 3 or DOT 4...Want to say there was a Ford fluid that was really good for the $.
Most important thing is just be sure it's clean and not collecting water (why it's not a good idea to keep brake fluid around in an opened container)...
I wish I could remember the stuff I have in the galant vr-4, as it is awesome stuff...It's blue and lasts a long time (have a stout clutch in there and a few hard launches on AWD), but $$$.
I wouldn't run anything less than a DOT 4 in the clutch system though, due to the heat and so on and personally, I like synthetic only for the clutch. I've tried many different kinds in the past and have been pretty happy with most all of them. Right now I'm running Castrol GTLMA syn and it's reasonable price and has good properties. I had an awsome chart at one time that listed various fluids and their properties...Amazing the spectrum within a DOt 3 or DOT 4...Want to say there was a Ford fluid that was really good for the $.
Most important thing is just be sure it's clean and not collecting water (why it's not a good idea to keep brake fluid around in an opened container)...
I wish I could remember the stuff I have in the galant vr-4, as it is awesome stuff...It's blue and lasts a long time (have a stout clutch in there and a few hard launches on AWD), but $$$.
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Cool, Ill be using the ATE super blue once I finish the brakes then. Just finished changing the oil, trans oil, rear diff oil this weekend. Next weekend will be the brake and clutch fluid. Then ill be read for the V's first trackday!
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Lots and lots of miatas use the Super Blue in their track cars and spec Miatas.
Should be just fine in the caddy.
-meaty