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Glick · 03-30-2008, 12:13 AM

I have a few questions about changing brake fluid. Now, I have ATE SuperBlue sitting here waiting to be put into my car, along with some new stainless steel lines. Now, first question, will SuperBlue harm my system at all? I've never used it with a car that had ABS, so I'm asking to be sure. Also, what is the procedure of changing the fluid? Is it best to keep bleeding the far passenger side wheel first and then just wait until I see blue fluid? Also, do they bleed in the normal order? Back right, back left, front right, front left?

Full Boost · 03-30-2008, 02:12 AM

ATE Super Blue fluid I believe is DOT 4 and can be mixed DOT 3 without problems. However I am not sure what type of fluid you already have. It should work fine on cars with ABS. Try not to get it on the paint because it can damage it.

Supraru · 04-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Only problem you might runt into is with dot 5 silicone race fluid. I know my friend ran that on his Rs back in the day with no issues what so ever. Now there is no point in running silicone race fluid with Castrol SRF out there. It is the best brake fluid on the market period. Got a bottle waiting to go in.

lude98SH · 04-08-2008, 05:21 PM

well what i usually do when i bleed is first off get a turkey baster and suck all the old fluid out the the master cylinder. Then replace it with the new fluid and then bleed all 4 wheels using the correct procedure. This does not necessarily mean going from the farthest wheel to the closest. When bleeding just wait until you see blue fluid with NO Bubbles then tighten bleeder and make sure your pedal feels normal.

BTW where the hell does everyone buy ATE superblue ? I bought some awhile back that im running now but im just about out of it and cant find it at any stores around here.

RyanG · 04-08-2008, 05:24 PM

we usually stock it. Its hard to come by anymore

**TROLL** · 04-08-2008, 06:46 PM

check out this link... its got a really thorough step by step: http://scoobymods.com/forums/showthr...bleeding+brake

the proper bleeding sequence is:

1) Passenger Front
2) Drivers Rear
3) Drivers Front
4) Passenger Rear

03-30-2008, 12:13 AM	#1
Glick Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mount Joy, PA Member #3240 My Ride: 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V iTrader: (0)	Brake Fluid Change Procedure I have a few questions about changing brake fluid. Now, I have ATE SuperBlue sitting here waiting to be put into my car, along with some new stainless steel lines. Now, first question, will SuperBlue harm my system at all? I've never used it with a car that had ABS, so I'm asking to be sure. Also, what is the procedure of changing the fluid? Is it best to keep bleeding the far passenger side wheel first and then just wait until I see blue fluid? Also, do they bleed in the normal order? Back right, back left, front right, front left? __________________ Current Ride 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

04-08-2008, 04:13 PM	#3
Supraru Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pa Member #1745 My Ride: 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5 Rs iTrader: (1)	Only problem you might runt into is with dot 5 silicone race fluid. I know my friend ran that on his Rs back in the day with no issues what so ever. Now there is no point in running silicone race fluid with Castrol SRF out there. It is the best brake fluid on the market period. Got a bottle waiting to go in. __________________ 99' Sti

04-08-2008, 05:24 PM	#5
RyanG Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #63 iTrader: (1)	we usually stock it. Its hard to come by anymore __________________ I am Area1320 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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03-30-2008, 02:12 AM	#2
Full Boost Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Member #6804 My Ride: 2004 WRX 2003 350Z iTrader: (1)	ATE Super Blue fluid I believe is DOT 4 and can be mixed DOT 3 without problems. However I am not sure what type of fluid you already have. It should work fine on cars with ABS. Try not to get it on the paint because it can damage it.

04-08-2008, 05:21 PM	#4
lude98SH Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Drexel Hill Member #1684 iTrader: (0)	well what i usually do when i bleed is first off get a turkey baster and suck all the old fluid out the the master cylinder. Then replace it with the new fluid and then bleed all 4 wheels using the correct procedure. This does not necessarily mean going from the farthest wheel to the closest. When bleeding just wait until you see blue fluid with NO Bubbles then tighten bleeder and make sure your pedal feels normal. BTW where the hell does everyone buy ATE superblue ? I bought some awhile back that im running now but im just about out of it and cant find it at any stores around here.