Hey, my brake fluid is really dirty, is this normal or do I have a leak or something? If its normal, is it easy to change? I want it to be nice & clear like when it was new, its only got 6800K on it now. Should it be dirty already? And if so, can I keep it clean or do I have to change it constantly? Is it a P. I. T. A. to change?

Also, I want to change to sythetic Mobile-1 oil, what kind (weight) do you guys use and what filter do you use?
Thanx gents

 

It is probably not "dirty" it is most likely burnt up a bit. When you heat up the brakes it will change the color of the fluid.

But then again with 6,800,000mi on the truck I can see why it might be dirty

Use the same Motorcraft filter (FL-820S) and I used Mobile 1 Trisynthetic 5W-30, since 500mi without a peep out of the motor.

--Joe

 

LOL SOAP! Good catch... I just woke up..... 6800 miles. I'm worried that its burnt...I'm easy on the brakes...what is a good fluid to change to? Thanx for the oil info too...

 

heres a good read.

http://www.shotimes.com/SHO3brakefluid.html

I'm running ATE TYP 200 fluid.

Bob

 

motul 600 is great and can be found at most bike shops. needs frequent changing though.

 

Here's another read on different fluid ratings:
http://personal.lig.bellsouth.net/k/...cars/tech.html


I have Valvoline Synthetic sitting in the garage waiting to be put in.

 

I used to turn Ford HD fluid black in a few grand miles all the time, but now I'm running Neo SuperDOT 610 and its still clear as a good scotch.

Daniel

 

I switched to Super-Blue and like it so far. Nice firm pedal, no more sponge.

 

That's what I'm using.

 

Where do I get this stuff? I looked everywhere yesterday for the ATE stuff....came up empty....

Oh, whats the difference between Mobil1 trisynthetic & Mobil1 supersyn full synthetic? I can only find the 5w30 super syn full. Is there even a difference, or are they the same freakin' thing?

 

http://www.stockcarproducts.com/brkfld.htm

[code]
Fluid Dry BP Wet BP Est. BP after 6 months US $/oz
Castrol SRF 590 518 554 $2.076
NEO Super DOT 585 421 503 0.983
Motul Racing 600 585 421 503 0.712
ATE Type 200/ATE Super Blue 536 392 464 0.295
Valvoline High Perf Synpower 513 333 423 0.16
Castrol LMA 450 311 381 0.219
DOT 5 Spec 500 346 423 N/A
DOT 4 Spec 446 311 379 N/A
DOT 3 Spec 401 284 343 N/A
[/code]

 

Here's where I bought my ATE TYP 200.

http://www.autotechnic.net/store/asp...asp?product=70

 

Supersyn is their latest and greatest, Trisyn was the prior product and is no longer made. If you see it on the shelf, it is old stock.

John

 

Thanx JBR, I guess that explains why every tech within 30 miles of my house had no idea what the hell I was talking about...

Me- "I need TRI-SYN!...not super syn!"
Tech- "Sir, Supersyn IS mobil1's full synthetic...thats is what you are looking for..."
ME- "Look mook, their website says they make a TRI-SYN, & I want it...ya got it er not. If not, where can I get it?"
Tech- "We dont sir, but you cant get it anywhere, because if you want Mobil1 FULL-SYN, you will have to get the supersyn sir...that IS their full synthetic brand.."
ME- "Dude, I'm not sure if I'm speakin' the wrong damn language to you er what, but yer makin' me constipated here. They got supersyn, & Tri-syn...I saw it with my own freakin' eyes...do I gotta fly in exxon's C.E.O. to hand you yer *** here or what!"
TECH- "Sir, I'm not trying to say your "wrong" or anything, I'm just telling you that if your looking for the MOBIL1 brand full syn oil, your lookin' for supersyn...do you see what I'm telling you here?"
ME- "Thats it butterball! Get yer chunky dungeons & dragons playin, lord of the rings watchin' azz out from behind that counter, 'cause were goin' the rounds!!!!"

LOL
Oops....my bad...