Thread: 500E Brakes
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Old 11-12-2002, 01:09 AM
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Here's a more extensive list:

Product
Dot Rating
Dry Boiling Point
Wet Boiling Point
Other Fluid Compatibility

AP Racing 550
DOT 3
560 F (287 C)
284 F (140 C)
Yes

AP Racing 600
DOT 3
572 F (300 C)
284 F (140 C)
No

ATE Super Blue
DOT 4
536 F (280 C)
382 F (194 C)
Yes

ATE Super 200 (Amber)
DOT 4
536 F (280 C)
382 F (194 C)
Yes

Bosch DOT 3
DOT 3
491 F (255C)
288 F (142 C)
Yes

Bosch DOT 4
DOT 4
509 F (265 C)
329 F (165 C)
Yes

Bosch DOT 4+
DOT 4
536 F (280 C)
356 F (180 C)
Yes

Castrol LMA
DOT 4
446 F (230 C)
311 F (155 C)
Yes

Castrol SRF
DOT 4
590 F (310 C)
518 F (270 C)
Yes

Ford HD (C6AZ-19542-AB)
DOT 3
550 F (287 C)
284 F (140 C)
Yes

Motul DOT 5.1
DOT 5.1
509 F (265 C)
365 F (185 C)
Yes

Motul Racing 600
DOT 4
594 F (312 C)
421 F (216 C)
Yes

Performance Friction Z Rated
DOT 3
550 F (287 C)
284 F (140 C)
Yes

Wilwood 570
DOT 3
570 F (299 C)
284 F (140 C)
Yes

Wilwood EXP600 Plus
DOT 4
633 F (330 C)
417 F (213 C)
Yes

None of the charts I've seen though rate the fluids on how often you have to replace them. High boiling points are fine but if I have to replace my fluid every weekend, that's a bit annoying.

I've heard (no actual experience though) that Motul 600 needs to be replaced frequently (i.e. after every track day). Is that true?

Thanks!
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