Brake fluid - Revision history

Shiner at 19:04, 9 May 2016

2016-05-09T19:04:57Z

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	[[Image:~~Castrol super dot brake fluid~~.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Castrol React Performance DOT 4]]		[[Image:cas_uk_React_Performance_Dot_4_1l.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|left\|Castrol React Performance DOT 4]]

	Lotus specifies CASTROL React Performance DOT 4 (previously known as Response Super DOT 4) brake fluid, changed annually. This is a fully synthetic brake fluid that exceeds the boiling point specifications of most DOT 5.1 fluids and is no more costly. For road use this is fine.		Lotus specifies CASTROL React Performance DOT 4 (previously known as Response Super DOT 4) brake fluid, changed annually. This is a fully synthetic brake fluid that exceeds the boiling point specifications of most DOT 5.1 fluids and is no more costly. For road use this is fine.

Shiner: Castrol have re-branded Response Super DOT 4 as React Performance DOT 4

2016-05-09T18:59:08Z

Castrol have re-branded Response Super DOT 4 as React Performance DOT 4

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	[[Image:Castrol super dot brake fluid.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Castrol ~~Response Super~~ DOT 4]]		[[Image:Castrol super dot brake fluid.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Castrol React Performance DOT 4]]

	Lotus specifies ~~Castrol~~ Response Super DOT 4 brake fluid, changed annually. This is a fully synthetic brake fluid that exceeds the boiling point specifications of most DOT 5.1 fluids and is no more costly. For road use this is fine.		Lotus specifies CASTROL React Performance DOT 4 (previously known as Response Super DOT 4) brake fluid, changed annually. This is a fully synthetic brake fluid that exceeds the boiling point specifications of most DOT 5.1 fluids and is no more costly. For road use this is fine.

	This can be hard to locate, also very important to note that it is '''~~Super~~''' as Castrol do also sell a normal ~~response~~ DOT 4.		This can be hard to locate, also very important to note that it is '''React Performance DOT 4''' as Castrol do also sell a normal DOT 4.

	~~[http://www.racelubricants.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=111&P_ID=450 Castrol Response Super DOT 4 Sold here]~~		It's also sold by Sussex Classic MGF Car Parts at Partridge Green in West Sussex [http://www.mgfcarparts.co.uk/ MGF Car Parts website] at £11.68 per litre as of October 2010. Also sold by Opie Oils at £11.30 a Litre (as at May 2016) [http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-742-castrol-react-performance-dot-4-fully-synthetic-car-brake-fluid.aspx]

	It's also sold by Sussex Classic MGF Car Parts at Partridge Green in West Sussex [http://www.mgfcarparts.co.uk/ MGF Car Parts website] at £11.68 per litre as of October 2010.

	Hard track use with extended high temperatures over 30 minute sessions needs some further consideration; regular change of less expensive fluid or more expensive race fluid changed less? There is no right answer.		Hard track use with extended high temperatures over 30 minute sessions needs some further consideration; regular change of less expensive fluid or more expensive race fluid changed less? There is no right answer.

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

2013-05-30T11:14:30Z

Added to Exige category.

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Eoin: Adding a supplier for Castrol Super Response brake fluid.

2010-10-12T11:46:04Z

Adding a supplier for Castrol Super Response brake fluid.

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	[http://www.racelubricants.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=111&P_ID=450 Castrol Response Super DOT 4 Sold here]		[http://www.racelubricants.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=111&P_ID=450 Castrol Response Super DOT 4 Sold here]

			It's also sold by Sussex Classic MGF Car Parts at Partridge Green in West Sussex [http://www.mgfcarparts.co.uk/ MGF Car Parts website] at £11.68 per litre as of October 2010.

	Hard track use with extended high temperatures over 30 minute sessions needs some further consideration; regular change of less expensive fluid or more expensive race fluid changed less? There is no right answer.		Hard track use with extended high temperatures over 30 minute sessions needs some further consideration; regular change of less expensive fluid or more expensive race fluid changed less? There is no right answer.

Stu at 09:33, 3 May 2010

2010-05-03T09:33:20Z

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	[[Image:Castrol super dot brake fluid.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Castrol Response Super DOT 4]]		[[Image:Castrol super dot brake fluid.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Castrol Response Super DOT 4]]

	Lotus ~~specify~~ Castrol Response Super DOT 4 brake fluid changed annually. This is a fully synthetic brake fluid that exceeds the boiling point specifications of most DOT 5.1 fluids and is no more costly ~~and for~~ road use this is fine.		Lotus specifies Castrol Response Super DOT 4 brake fluid, changed annually. This is a fully synthetic brake fluid that exceeds the boiling point specifications of most DOT 5.1 fluids and is no more costly. For road use this is fine.

	This can be hard to locate, also very important to note that it is '''Super''' as Castrol do also sell a normal response DOT 4.		This can be hard to locate, also very important to note that it is '''Super''' as Castrol do also sell a normal response DOT 4.

cocjh1: Ops!

2010-02-22T21:25:57Z

Ops!

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	• '''Castrol SRF''' ~~~£100~~/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 270°C) This is in a class by itself with patented chemistry providing wet boiling point close to most other fluids dry. Not affluent enough to try this.		• '''Castrol SRF''' £50/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 270°C) This is in a class by itself with patented chemistry providing wet boiling point close to most other fluids dry. Not affluent enough to try this.

cocjh1: Repriced silk pro race 200 and reordered.

2010-02-22T21:12:16Z

Repriced silk pro race 200 and reordered.

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	• '''Castrol Response Super DOT 4''' £10/lit (Dry 280°C Wet 186°C). This was needing to be changed every 6 track hours with a gradually softening pedal, coming out black from the front callipers and discoloured from the rear.		• '''Castrol Response Super DOT 4''' £10/lit (Dry 280°C Wet 186°C). This was needing to be changed every 6 track hours with a gradually softening pedal, coming out black from the front callipers and discoloured from the rear.


	~~• '''Silkolene Pro Race 2000''' £18/lit (Dry 300°C Wet 195°C). Need to test this~~


	• '''AP600''' £20/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 210°C). This seems to want 50ml bled off the front callipers every 6 track hours (no noticeable colour change) which will effectively purge the system every year (but don't forget to do the rears and clutch).		• '''AP600''' £20/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 210°C). This seems to want 50ml bled off the front callipers every 6 track hours (no noticeable colour change) which will effectively purge the system every year (but don't forget to do the rears and clutch).
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	• '''Motul RBF600''' £25/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested.		• '''Motul RBF600''' £25/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested.

	• '''~~Motul RBF660~~''' ~~£35~~/lit (Dry ~~325°C~~ Wet 204°C). ~~To be tested~~.
			• '''R600+''' £26/lit (Dry 315°C Wet 204°C). As used by [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=randy Randy].


			• '''Silkolene Pro Race 2000''' £30/lit (Dry 300°C Wet 195°C). Need to test this


	• '''~~R600+~~''' ~~£26~~/lit (Dry ~~315°C~~ Wet 204°C). ~~As used by [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=randy Randy]~~.		• '''Motul RBF660''' £35/lit (Dry 325°C Wet 204°C). To be tested.

cocjh1: Corrected some prices per litre, plus added new RBF660 entry.

2010-02-22T21:10:07Z

Corrected some prices per litre, plus added new RBF660 entry.

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	• '''Castrol Response DOT 4''' £6/lit (Dry 270°C Wet ca170°C). Note this is not the Lotus recommended fluid '''NON SUPER'''.		• '''Castrol Response DOT 4''' £7/lit (Dry 270°C Wet ca170°C). Note this is not the Lotus recommended fluid '''NON SUPER'''.
	This is listed for comparison against Super.		This is listed for comparison against Super.

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	• '''Motul RBF600''' ~~£12~~/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested ~~from Opieolis~~.		• '''Motul RBF600''' £25/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested.

			• '''Motul RBF660''' £35/lit (Dry 325°C Wet 204°C). To be tested.

	~~• '''R600+''' £24/lit (Dry 315°C Wet 204°C). As used by [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=randy Randy].~~

			• '''R600+''' £26/lit (Dry 315°C Wet 204°C). As used by [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=randy Randy].

	• '''Castrol SRF''' £50/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 270°C) This is in a class by itself with patented chemistry providing wet boiling point close to most other fluids dry. Not affluent enough to try this.<br style="clear:both" />

			• '''Castrol SRF''' ~£100/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 270°C) This is in a class by itself with patented chemistry providing wet boiling point close to most other fluids dry. Not affluent enough to try this.

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			==Brake bleeding (quick)==

	~~'''~~Brake bleeding (quick)~~'''~~

	Order; OSR, NSR, OSF, NSF. Wheels off for the rears, but can do it through the spokes at the front. For each calliper in turn, pump the brake pedal until it is solid then maintain the pressure whilst the other person puts a non return value on the brake nipple and releases it (11 mm spanner) until the pedal hits the deck.		Order; OSR, NSR, OSF, NSF. Wheels off for the rears, but can do it through the spokes at the front. For each calliper in turn, pump the brake pedal until it is solid then maintain the pressure whilst the other person puts a non return value on the brake nipple and releases it (11 mm spanner) until the pedal hits the deck.

gymrite: cost for RBF600 edited from £20 to £12 as found on google shopping

2008-07-04T23:51:02Z

cost for RBF600 edited from £20 to £12 as found on google shopping

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	• '''Motul RBF600''' ~~£20~~/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested from Opieolis.		• '''Motul RBF600''' £12/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested from Opieolis.

Mr Wiki at 09:51, 29 April 2008

2008-04-29T09:51:52Z

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	Notes from a 40 track hour a year Elise;		Notes from a 40 track hour a year Elise;
	[[Image:Castrol SRF Brake Fluid.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|left\|Castrol SRF]]		[[Image:Castrol SRF Brake Fluid.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|left\|Castrol SRF]]


			• '''Castrol Response DOT 4''' £6/lit (Dry 270°C Wet ca170°C). Note this is not the Lotus recommended fluid '''NON SUPER'''.
			This is listed for comparison against Super.


	• '''Comma DOT5.1''' £8/lit (Dry 280°C Wet 180°C). Is this as good as the Castrol Super DOT4 ?		• '''Comma DOT5.1''' £8/lit (Dry 280°C Wet 180°C). Is this as good as the Castrol Super DOT4 ?


	• '''Castrol Response Super DOT 4''' £10/lit (Dry 280°C Wet 186°C). This was needing to be changed every 6 track hours with a gradually softening pedal, coming out black from the front callipers and discoloured from the rear.		• '''Castrol Response Super DOT 4''' £10/lit (Dry 280°C Wet 186°C). This was needing to be changed every 6 track hours with a gradually softening pedal, coming out black from the front callipers and discoloured from the rear.


	• '''Silkolene Pro Race 2000''' £18/lit (Dry 300°C Wet 195°C). Need to test this		• '''Silkolene Pro Race 2000''' £18/lit (Dry 300°C Wet 195°C). Need to test this


	• '''AP600''' £20/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 210°C). This seems to want 50ml bled off the front callipers every 6 track hours (no noticeable colour change) which will effectively purge the system every year (but don't forget to do the rears and clutch).		• '''AP600''' £20/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 210°C). This seems to want 50ml bled off the front callipers every 6 track hours (no noticeable colour change) which will effectively purge the system every year (but don't forget to do the rears and clutch).


	• '''Motul RBF600''' £20/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested from Opieolis.		• '''Motul RBF600''' £20/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested from Opieolis.


	• '''R600+''' £24/lit (Dry 315°C Wet 204°C). As used by [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=randy Randy].		• '''R600+''' £24/lit (Dry 315°C Wet 204°C). As used by [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=randy Randy].


	• '''Castrol SRF''' £50/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 270°C) This is in a class by itself with patented chemistry providing wet boiling point close to most other fluids dry. Not affluent enough to try this.<br style="clear:both" />		• '''Castrol SRF''' £50/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 270°C) This is in a class by itself with patented chemistry providing wet boiling point close to most other fluids dry. Not affluent enough to try this.<br style="clear:both" />


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	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_5 DOT 5]		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_5 DOT 5]


			[http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_italy/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/t/TDS_RESPDOT4.PDF Castrol Response DOT 4 Spec Sheet]

			[http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_italy/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/t/TDS_RESSDOT4.PDF Castrol Response Super DOT 4 Spec Sheet]


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