Low Viscosity Brake Fluids

[FlyPenFly]

Need to buy some brake fluid for 3 vehicles
‘20 AMG C63 Coupe
‘18 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS
‘20 Porsche Macan S

In the past, I usually went with ATE 200 because its higher temperature tolerance and being good for at least 2 years.

From what I read about modern braking systems, they need to use LV fluid because of systems that use individual wheel braking for enhanced turn in and such requires it. The two sports cars will see a few track days per year.

I am wondering if there’s any reason to go with Mercedes fluid here or if the ATE LV fluid is sufficient. Are there any better LV fluids available?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/me...-brake-fluid-1l-genuine-mercedes-000989080701

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/sl6-brake-fluid-1-liter-ate-sl6

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Bosch ESI6 is a very popular one at a good price

 

[FlyPenFly]

Bosch ESI6 is a very popular one at a good price

Nice, that's actually slightly better than the ATE LV fluid.

 

[edyvw]

Need to buy some brake fluid for 3 vehicles
‘20 AMG C63 Coupe
‘18 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS
‘20 Porsche Macan S

In the past, I usually went with ATE 200 because its higher temperature tolerance and being good for at least 2 years.

From what I read about modern braking systems, they need to use LV fluid because of systems that use individual wheel braking for enhanced turn in and such requires it. The two sports cars will see a few track days per year.

I am wondering if there’s any reason to go with Mercedes fluid here or if the ATE LV fluid is sufficient. Are there any better LV fluids available?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/me...-brake-fluid-1l-genuine-mercedes-000989080701

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/sl6-brake-fluid-1-liter-ate-sl6

You need DOT4 LV, so generally any would cut it, especially ATE SL6. You really don't need it in WA.
If you want something with a higher wet boiling point, which you don't need any time outside of the track, you can go Motul RBF 660 (I use that) or Motul RBF 700.
On street literally ANY DOT 4 LV on such brakes with such heat dissipation will be more than adequate as long as you are changing it in an appropriate interval.

 

[thescreensavers]

Bosch ESI6 is a very popular one at a good price

I've gotten it from Rockauto at a good price in the past. Amazons price is out to lunch

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11727065&cc=0&pt=11389

 

[JustN89]

I've gotten it from Rockauto at a good price in the past. Amazons price is out to lunch

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11727065&cc=0&pt=11389

Rockauto is $8 for shipping (to my zip code, anyways), so $1 off of Amazon's. The faster delivery easily makes up for that extra $1.

 

[thescreensavers]

Rockauto is $8 for shipping (to my zip code, anyways), so $1 off of Amazon's. The faster delivery easily makes up for that extra $1.

OP needs more than one. But I usually order it with other items.

 

[edyvw]

OP needs more than one. But I usually order it with other items.

Pentosin, 5ltrs jug:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7668768&cc=1446212&pt=11389&jsn=641

 

[Hall]

Pentosin, 5ltrs jug:

Never seen it in 5L, but Autozone, O'Reilly, etc usually have Pentosin DOT4 LV on the shelf in 1-liter cans.

 

[FlyPenFly]

I think the Bosch LV fluid seems like the best deal. I'll add a few bottles to my next Rockauto order. I want small bottles and use as I go than a big jug I need to throw out because of moisture contamination.

Also, don't know why almost everyone is out of stock of for quality air filters for the M177 V8.

 

[dubber09]

Please stop buying that Bosch BF, I need it available and still at good price next time I buy it
That's the BF I use in my and family members cars, in some friends cars too, price is actually about same and often lower (per same volume) vs cheapest DOT3 in my area here in Canada.

 

[shortyb]

I use the Ate SL6 from FCP. In fact, 5 liters of used fluid will go back this October when I do another flush for my cars, so the new stuff will be "free".

 

[edyvw]

Never seen it in 5L, but Autozone, O'Reilly, etc usually have Pentosin DOT4 LV on the shelf in 1-liter cans.

They always had 5ltr, mostly at Euro stores.