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Old 05-22-2008, 07:08 PM
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Default Brake Fluid
I searched for a while and found a couple of things but I still want to ask.The owners manual and Service Manual says to use dot 3, is it ok to use dot 4 (like Motul RBF 600?).* Also what fluid would you recommend for the clutch?
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yes it is ok to use dot 4. I use ATE super blue for the brakes and the Motul RBF600 in the clutch.
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i use same fluid for clutch and brakes
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
yes it is ok to use dot 4. I use ATE super blue for the brakes and the Motul RBF600 in the clutch.
How often do you change the clutch fluid?

ps; where are you stationed in SD? Im at North Island. Squadron.
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DOT 4..... Confirm!

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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
yes it is ok to use dot 4. I use ATE super blue for the brakes and the Motul RBF600 in the clutch.
+1 minus the motul clutch juice. You are supposed to change out the fluids approx every 12-18 months, possibly more often if you are in a high humidity area. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, it absorbs water even the good stuff.
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The good stuff more so than others, I would say if you run motul, superblue,etc. you have to be on top of the flushing/changing regimen.
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Yea, I change out my clutch fluid and brake fluid (both motul rbf600) once a year. I might try the Amsoil dot4 next time.
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Im sold on amsoil everything else? didnt think about brake fluid, i will try that next time round.
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how many bottle do I need for brakes and clutch?
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I used 2 1/2 big bottles for my brakes, not sure on clutch. I'd say 4 liters to be safe?
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what size bottles where u using? was it the same ones they sell on mynismo?
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Dont know size right off hand, i just went w/castrols dot 4 (bigbottle)
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Originally Posted by jonnylaw
Yea, I change out my clutch fluid and brake fluid (both motul rbf600) once a year. I might try the Amsoil dot4 next time.
i'm putting some amsoil in this weekend
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Castrol SRF went in when I installed new brake lines on my '03 track model. No complaints at all.
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Originally Posted by ARMSTRONGARMS
I used 2 1/2 big bottles for my brakes, not sure on clutch. I'd say 4 liters to be safe?
Yea what size are u using when u say "big" bottles?
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DOT 4..... Confirm!
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I can bleed the brakes with a half liter of fluid, clutch I usually use under a pint.

ATE blue for my brakes
Normal off the Walmart shelf Dot 4 in the clutch
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Normal off the Walmart shelf Dot 4 in the clutch
Why is that? ...........Seriously
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Originally Posted by Chi-TownWarrior
Why is that? ...........Seriously
No need, cluch never heats up the fluid enough. Probably would use something else on an 07/08 with the slave in the bell housing
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