race or not

[jeffsbaum9er]

hey all does any one have a suggestion for a good brake fluid to use for a 2000 zx 9 I'am tired of using the crappy cheap stuff also in process of putting stainless steel cables on any help would be appreciated thanks

[Hammerhead]

Any good brand of DOT 4 spec brake fluid should do. I doubt if you can use DOT 5 without risking damage to seals in the calipers and master cylinders.

[SLIDER]

motul rbf 600 is good stuff. you'll have to change it out a little more often than normal though. that and steel lines are more than enough stopping power for most people.

[jeffsbaum9er]

hey thanks for the help , i was recommended a race fluid named wagner 5.1 the salesman said it is mixable with dot 3 &4 did either of you guys here of it considering the motul rbf 600

[SLIDER]

never heard of it. I'd be careful putting anything over DOT4 in though, even if it is compatible.

[jbreit]

valvoline synthentic dot4...cheap, available at any autoparts store and very good boiling point.

the dot 5 silicone stuff blows....don't use it.

[kdankenb]

valvoline synth is good, or if you want to go all out and splurge, get castrol SRF.. at $80 a quart.. it is the absolute best.. with the highest boiling point and lowest numbers on compression