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    Default Performance brake fluid compilation

    I'm going to have my brake fluid flushed with some better fluid when its due, so thought I'd just start a compilation of the fluids I've found.

    Firstly, my definition of a performance brake fluid is something with a dry boiling point of 300degree and above.

    From my readings, you can't mix silicone based fluids with polyethylene glycol-based, the latter which most cars use such as the MPS meeting the following standard SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3.

    Below are a list of non-silicone performance fluids but doesn't necessarily mean its compatible with the factory standards

    TRW Lucas GP600 (as recommended by GSL Rallysport)
    US FMVSS 116 DOT3 and DOT4
    Dry: 312
    Wet: 204
    Price (per/L): $65

    Penrite SIN (Penrite advise not to mix with DOT3 fluids)
    US FMVSS 116 DOT4, SAE J1704
    Dry: 310
    Wet: 198
    Price (per/L): ~$40 (sold as 500mL units)

    Motul RBF660
    US FMVSS 116 DOT4, SAE J1703
    Dry: 325
    Wet: 204
    Price (per/L): ~$90 (sold as 500mL units)

    Motul RBF600
    US FMVSS 116 DOT4, SAE J1703
    Dry: 312
    Wet: 205
    Price (per/L): ~$70 (sold as 500mL units)

    Castrol React SRF
    US FMVSS 116 DOT3 and DOT4, SAE J1703
    Dry: 320
    Wet: 270
    Price (per/L): ~$140

    Castrol SRF
    US FMVSS 116 DOT3 and DOT4, SAE J1703
    Dry: 310
    Wet: 270
    Price (per/L): ~$130

    Performance Friction Brakes RH665
    US FMVSS 116 DOT4
    Dry: 325
    Wet: 195
    Price (per/L): $84 (sold as 500mL units)

    For the value, the Penrite SIN seems to be the best out there. Also coming in 500ml bottles helps with bleeds in between the full flush.

    Also am I right in saying that its fine to use DOT3 and DOT4 fluids, provided they aren't mixed? That is, do a full flush if changing between the two standards?

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    Yup do a full flush and you can use whatever you want. I use Motal RBF600, car is used in motorsports.

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