Ford calls for Dot3 brake fluid for my truck. I've changed the pads to carbon kevlar and the rotors to slotted ones. I get different braking performance from some improvement above stock to way above stock. The pedal feels more solid at times but not always. The brake lines are stock and 6 yrs. old. I have stainless steel braided brake lines and will change the brake fluid when I install them. It is also an ABS system that works great. Will the Amsoil dot3 be of any help? I do need heavy braking to stop this heavy vehicle.
Amsoil Brake Fluid
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Can't hurt....but I doubt it will make a difference. Then again I stayed at a Holiday Inn. So what do I know?
Any new to spec brake fluid will help if you have moisture in the system. If you stick to a brand name fluid, you'll be good to go. Valvoline is highly regarded over the counter brake fluid. Ford Heavy duty brake fluid that you can buy at the parts counter is also very good from what I've read. Spending on Amsoil brake fluid is a waste even though I use some of their other products. Buy a Dot3/4 brake fluid, flush it out, make sure there is no air and you're set to go.
If this was for a racing application, I'd recommend something with a high boiling point like Motul or ATE. But these fluids need to be changed often since they absorb moisture quicker.
If this was for a racing application, I'd recommend something with a high boiling point like Motul or ATE. But these fluids need to be changed often since they absorb moisture quicker.
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Funny this topic came up today. I just stopped by the Ford dealer and picked up two containers of motorcraft Dot 3.
The Ford OEM fluid is VERY good stuff. Its dry boiling point is very close to ATE and some of the top race oriented fluids. For the money, I'd go straight to Ford and pick up their stuff to bleed your system. You wont feel a difference in pedal pressure between this stuff and any super exotic fluids.
The Ford OEM fluid is VERY good stuff. Its dry boiling point is very close to ATE and some of the top race oriented fluids. For the money, I'd go straight to Ford and pick up their stuff to bleed your system. You wont feel a difference in pedal pressure between this stuff and any super exotic fluids.
More power to you. I am not going to use anything related to what the problem came from.
The aging fluid is most likely the cause of the sponginess. ANY new DOT 3 or 4 fluid will give you your pedal back if the old fluid is to blame, but the stuff Ford puts in there from the factory is excellent at any price.
A lot of track guys use the ford stuff. In all different types of vehicles.
The car is relatively new, but if new fluid and lines dont solve the problem, Id look at your master cylinder.
A lot of track guys use the ford stuff. In all different types of vehicles.
The car is relatively new, but if new fluid and lines dont solve the problem, Id look at your master cylinder.
A brake system flush is good .Useing Amsoil brake fluid will increase the MPG up to 5 to 10 mpgs!
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WOW 5 to 10. I'll buy a case. Do I multiply that bt 12 now??
I am not sure!
Actually I use ATE super Blue in my race car, and it is one of the best bank for the buck fluids you can buy. My boss used to use the Ford/motorcraft brake fluid in his racecars years ago due to the high boiling temp but from what he told me it's becoming ever more difficult to find the hi-temp stuff. Some of the Motul, castrol SRF and from what I can tell the ATE brake fluids all have moisture resistance.
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