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Old May 19, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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Time to change both my brake and clutch fluids...

What do you guys recommend and/or using yourself? Since I figure my S2000 is my weekend toy, occassionally autox'ed but not tracked, I shouldn't need anything extreme. I'm thinking ATE Super Blue or Motul RBF 600.

Also how many bottles will I need total?

Finally does anyone know where I can pick it up locally?

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Old May 19, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Clutch fluid is standard brake fluid, nothing special needed there.

For brake fluid, ATE Blue or Gold (color difference is merely for changing fluids, no spec difference) if you push the brakes hard. Otherwise, stock fluid works fine. Speaking of, I need to order me some ATE Gold for a swap...
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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:47 AM
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I use valvolene syn. I think it has a 490 temp rating. I have Been very happy with it.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 05:19 AM
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Oh, I should also add... the ATE stuff is a bit more hydrophyllic than stock brake fluid, so you'll want to change it more often
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Old May 20, 2005 | 05:35 AM
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Valvoline Synpower
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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Thanks for the responses... I decided to go with ATE Super Blue for the brakes and Honda Dot 3 for the clutch.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 02:24 AM
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WOW the ATE Super Blue is in and what a difference! Good stuff!
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Old May 26, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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HOWS IT FEEL?
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Old May 26, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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Like if I had Brembos.
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Where is the best place to order this stuff and how much do we need?
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