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2005-2009 Saleen Mustang For all S281, S302, H281 and H302 models based on the Ford S-197 Mustang platform, with the exception of the S302 PJ (see below). Be sure to specify year, model and equipment if asking for help. |
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Brake fluid *very important*
Everyone,
I have been doing some research on brake fade etc. Last time at the track only 1/2 way through my first lap I was getting brake fade like crazy. I have paid attention to everything else, but never thought about changing my fluid. My friend luckily knew right away it was my fluid. I was thinking it was something to do with my mechanical equipment. While researching I found this article. It stress' the importance of changing the brake fluid often and why! I hope this is enlightenting to others as it was to me. take care. http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...fluid_1a.shtml |
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Good read & great info.
Thank you for the post.
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-ǝsınƃsıp uı ʇoqoɹ- BARRICADE 643 06-108E |
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What is the recommended for the 15" Stoptech brakes on the extremes? Anyone know?
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Interesting read, I don't think I have ever replaced my brake fluid in any vehicle I owned. However I don't drive any of my vehicles hard enough to get brake fade, even my Saleen.
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We love the Motul Dot 6!
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Jason | 281 Motorsports NO PM'S - PLEASE CALL | 714-575-1505 1996 Cobra Vortech SC / Track prepped 2015 Coyote Powered F-150 Check out our facility promo video here: http://bit.ly/1yHNfxM Email: 281motorsports@gmail.com Web: www.ProSpeedMustang.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mustangperformance Youtube: http://bit.ly/1zOxanf "Doing the job right...is the ONLY option we offer!" |
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You sure it's dot-6? Is that a silicone based or a hydrophilic? I only ask because after doing some reading about the subject it seems that DOT-5 is not compatible with any of the other fluids (dot-2,3,4, or 5.1)and will supposedly disintegrate all of the seals in your system when mixed. They are saying the advantage to a silicone based dot-5 is that it wont absorb the moisture from the air and never needs to be changed, just topped off when necessary.. I honestly didnt know so much went into brake fluid but i am glad i haven't poured any DOT-5 into my system. This was pretty informative:
http://www.gtgtandems.com/tech/chap10.html |
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Jason | 281 Motorsports NO PM'S - PLEASE CALL | 714-575-1505 1996 Cobra Vortech SC / Track prepped 2015 Coyote Powered F-150 Check out our facility promo video here: http://bit.ly/1yHNfxM Email: 281motorsports@gmail.com Web: www.ProSpeedMustang.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mustangperformance Youtube: http://bit.ly/1zOxanf "Doing the job right...is the ONLY option we offer!" |
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600 I assume is for the temperature range. Its good up to about 520 degrees. I just put it in and works great. All Saleens are DOT 3.. Which technically means its the minimum you can use. A dot 4 or 5 is ok.. This Motul 600 is about the best for the buck. Otherwise is Castrol SRF for $70 for litre.. Hope this helps everyone. |
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Hope this helps. I changed mine and it really helps under hard braking.. Actually makes you realize the 4 piston 14" brakes work.. |
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I drive down a 12% grade everyday about 1 mile. I think just that amount of braking alone over time has created enough heat damage. Let alone track days..
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If you read the other post I suggested not doing dot5 because i couldnt find anyone out there that has done it.. I did find the 5.1 for abs, but It does not have a higher boiling point than the motul 600. FYI |
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I didnt know about the other post, i just saw the last post where you wrote DOT 4 or 5 is ok.. You are right about the Motul 600's boiling point, it is higher than the DOT 5.1. I never saw the RBF and that looks like a better choice so thanks for the info!
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Good luck and take care. |
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