#4234, "RE: cant find dot 4 brake fluid for the life of me" In response to In response to 5 Apr-15-05 07:12 AM by thedawg
I run Motul RBF600 fluid which "exceeds the spec of DOT3 and DOT4" but it is listed as a DOT4. Been using it for 2 years now in a 95 with old dead brake seals, and a 99 with shiny new ones.
This fluid has been wonderful for me, but it does have to replaced every 12 months and/or 4 track days.
BUT - If you've never actually lit a brake caliper on fire and burned the seals out, you probably don't need this fluid. This is a racing application, meaning on-track heavy continuous braking... not an "oh shit im going 120mph streetracing on the freeway and a semi is coming up fast" application. Stick to generic or OEM DOT3 for longevity's sake.
If you're just using it for the clutch fluid, there's no way I'd use anything besides what's OEM specified, since the clutch hydraulic system isn't an item that experiences massive heat.
