I'm ready to add the fluid to the brakes and I know this topic has been beat to death but which should I run and who makes the best fluid? What are the pros and cons of both? I'm running Baer 13" front discs and Baer 12" in the rear. The car will be driven hard sometimes but road tripped alot. I'm also running a Hydroboost setup. I know Ive had good luck with DOT 5 in my Motocross bikes but what about a Pro-Tourer?
Thanks,
Mike :confused:

[ 06-16-2004, 10:01 PM: Message edited by: MStennes ]

What does Baer recomend? The Touring Classics, the folks I got my C5 kit from recomend Dot 4...

Directly off Baer's website:

"What type of brake fluid is recommended for use with Baer Brake Systems?
We recommend SBS brake fluid, as well as Performance Friction “Z-Rated” brake fluid for street and track use. Because these fluids are packaged in steel cans, they have proven more consistent than fluids, which often have a higher temp rating and are more expensive. However, you can use any DOT 3 or 4 rated fluid as long as it is packaged in a metal container. Baer recommends that you never use a silicone brake fluid and that you do not purchase any form of brake fluid sold in a plastic container. For racing, Baer recommends and uses only Castrol SRF."


Ray

NAPA Heavy Duty fluid. Same as the Ford fluid. One of the best made, available in every NAPA parts store, and very reasonably priced.

Rayzor,

I used Dot 3 2+2 brand name in plastic bottle. I thought that would be good stuff. Now you got me worried I got bad stuff in my brand new system. It's all stock parts though not Baer or MP. Front disc - rear drum. Just street driving. Let me know if I should dump this stuff. Thanks

RamJam, I too use the plastic container brake fluid in my current stock system.(disc drum setup) never had a problem so far. When I switch to my 4-wheel disc setup I will probably use the metal can just to be safe.

The info I provided above is a copy and paste from baers website.Not sure why they say that but I've been told not to buy octane booster unless it was in a metal can :confused: . I'm sure someone here has some explanation about the container theory.Maybe it keeps certain unwanted elements out.

But then again notice the majority of master cylinder reservoirs are plastic so go figure graemlins/clonk.gif

Ray

Thanks Rayzor. graemlins/thumbsup.gif