brake fluid

[Ben Fenner]

> Im finally comfortable enough mechanically with my
> car that im going to start upgrading, and the first
> task im taking on is my brakes.

Hey hey! Now that sounds like my first words to the list. Great choice on
upgrading brakes first.

> I plan on getting the 11" big brake kit,

Yup, the one from fastbrakes right?

> and maxima rears and SS lines.

Yah, the same idea I had. Only, I ran a snag on the maxima rear brakes. I
couldn't find where to get the rotors re-drilled for a 4 bolt pattern.
What's your plans?

> But what brake fluid should i use,

Motul RBF 600.

> i want something that will be pretty good
> with boiling point but not have to be bled
> every 3 months any suggestions?

Highest boiling point you'll find in a DOT 3 or 4 fluid.
On a street driven car you shouldn't have to change the fluid for 3 years.
I'd even go 6 maybe. If you're road racing, I'd say once a season is good. I
don't remember who it was, but they said they went from having to bleed
every race to only once a season when they switched to the Motul RBF 600.
Anything Motul I'd put money on.

I just finished the11" kit on my car a month ago. It took me 8 months to get
the wheels, tires, spacers, brakes, and brake fluid all in one place, but it
got done eventually =)
I went and researched how much fluid I would need to flush the entire
system. I'm sure you're wondering as well. I finally ended up buying 3 pints
of motul, when I only needed one bottle (1/2 pint). I have 5 bottles of the
stuff un-opened if yah want to buy one (or two to be safe).

> Charlie
> 92 NX2K

-Ben
1994 Sentra SE-R