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  1. 03-13-03, 03:41 PM #1
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    brake fluid

    I know there's a raging debate about auto v. bike oil... but how about brake fluid?

    is there any significant difference between Galfer DOT4 fluid & whatever's on sale @ Pep Boys DOT4 for a spirited-but-non-racing guy like myself?

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    not really. There are differences in brake fluids (even within the DOT categories) but for us not hardcore racers it probably won't matter.

    check this out

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  3. 03-13-03, 10:04 PM #3
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    Thumbs up brake fluid

    thanx, Matt... interesting thread. might hafta have a look @ the ATE fluid, price doesn't seem to be outta line...

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    brake fluid

    Personally Jeff, I tend to use what the manufacturer suggests for things like this. They say use plain ol' DOT 4, that's what I use. I just go to my local McAutoparts cookie-cutter store and get whatever it is they carry. Hell! For 3 or 4 bucks, why fuck around?

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    y'know, Jay... that makes some sense (who woulda figgered it?). now that I gots me a MityVac, I should be a bit better about changing out fluid... so how long it lasts ceases to be an issue...

    thanx for the reality check!

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  6. 03-14-03, 08:12 AM #6
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    brake fluid

    Originally posted by Matt K
    not really. There are differences in brake fluids (even within the DOT categories) but for us not hardcore racers it probably won't matter.

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    I got news for you, for us racer-types it doesn't matter either.

    I use dot 3 and 4 compatible synthetic from Pep-Boys and I can out-brake anyone else on a 600 into turn 1.

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    Originally posted by Degsy
    I use dot 3 and 4 compatible synthetic from Pep-Boys and I can out-brake anyone else on a 600 into turn 1.
    Not for long....

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    Originally posted by Stoneman
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    brake fluid

    Originally posted by Stoneman
    Not for long....
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    Ya, right,

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  10. 03-14-03, 11:09 AM #10
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    Why is it that racers never seem to think that the new guy can learn the same tricks to getting around NHIS as they have?

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    well, when "the new guy" is you, it's a pretty safe bet.


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