Brake Fluid Data Specs

Belarus · 06-28-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Liquid

Does anyone know how many bottles of Motul 600 it takes for a full flush on the 335i? I'm removing the stock brakes and doing a full BBK on all four corners. Thank you!

One is usually enough. Two is more than enough. If you don't use 2nd bottle you can keep it for future top-up or next flush....

Blue Liquid · 06-28-2010, 06:24 PM

So that's the thing, I have one unopened bottle, and one that was opened but tightly capped after use, but this was literally 9 years ago. I don't feel like I should use that one anymore...

Belarus · 06-28-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Liquid

So that's the thing, I have one unopened bottle, and one that was opened but tightly capped after use, but this was literally 9 years ago. I don't feel like I should use that one anymore...

I wouldn't either

satakal · 07-15-2010, 03:03 PM

This sticky'd post answered my question. Thanks.

brthorner · 04-28-2011, 04:51 PM

Two more for the chart:

Motul RBF 660 - DOT 4 - 617ºF (325ºC) / 400ºF (204ºC)

Prospeed RS683 - DOT 4 - 683°F (360°C) / 439°F (224°C)

Too bad Prospeed RS683 is $40 a bottle!

Belarus · 04-29-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by brthorner

Two more for the chart:

Motul RBF 660 - DOT 4 - 617ºF (325ºC) / 400ºF (204ºC)

Prospeed RS683 - DOT 4 - 683°F (360°C) / 439°F (224°C)

Too bad Prospeed RS683 is $40 a bottle!

Chart updated Up.... still cheaper than Castrol SRF - DOT 4 ~ $70/bottle

brthorner · 05-07-2011, 09:23 PM

Thanks! Awesome chart.

MOTUL RBF 600 seems like the best bang for the buck, and has a great reputation.

Glim · 01-04-2012, 05:37 AM

Castrol GT LMA: 509 Dry, 311 Wet

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...BrakeFluid.pdf

Belarus · 01-04-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Glim

Castrol GT LMA: 509 Dry, 311 Wet

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...BrakeFluid.pdf

Updated, thanks

33beto · 04-25-2012, 11:27 AM

what color is the OEM fluid? Mine looks kinda amber/pink. Is a CPO under warranty, the maitenance indicator says 04/2015.

Murph335 · 05-15-2014, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belarus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Liquid

Does anyone know how many bottles of Motul 600 it takes for a full flush on the 335i? I'm removing the stock brakes and doing a full BBK on all four corners. Thank you!

One is usually enough. Two is more than enough. If you don't use 2nd bottle you can keep it for future top-up or next flush....

After watching my stock cpo fluid boil over at the track in November I quickly learned about motul 600. Fresh Stock 335i brakes were excellent and still plenty of meat. Just did the fluid change last week. Took 2 bottles of motul 600 $20ea.
Great thread!

john16443 · 08-03-2014, 10:38 PM

Here's additional data I came across. Many more fluids listed. Feel free to expand the table in post #1

http://www.lelandwest.com/brake-flui...ow=1&SF=1&ST=1

Greyfox · 10-22-2014, 12:20 PM

ATE Super Blue is no longer available for sale in the US....

http://www.ate-na.com/www/download/a..._notice_en.pdf

nitehawk · 03-05-2016, 06:28 PM

Question for you guys, how often should I be replacing my RBF600 brake fluid if the car is just street driven? I think I'm at the 16th month mark right now...

justpete · 03-08-2016, 07:32 PM

Been happy with Torque RT700 for street and track.

http://www.torquebrakefluid.com/comp...ke_fluids.html

feuer · 03-09-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by justpete

Been happy with Torque RT700 for street and track.

http://www.torquebrakefluid.com/comp...ke_fluids.html

I have never heard of it before but I must admit those numbers are impressive. Is affordable too. The brakes will soon need refreshment so I will give it a try.

justpete · 03-09-2016, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

I have never heard of it before but I must admit those numbers are impressive. Is affordable too. The brakes will soon need refreshment so I will give it a try.

Cool. The race team's been using it for years without issue, fwiw.

chris82 · 06-08-2016, 12:34 PM

My local indy puts in Pagid RBF.

Typical Dry Boiling Point
626°F / 330°C

Typical Wet Boiling Point
392°F / 200°C

oli3 · 05-09-2017, 09:50 AM

This is a common one to get in the UK,

Brand___DOT Rating__Dry Boiling/Wet Boiling
Comma - DOT 3 - 464°F (240°C) / 302ºF (150ºC)
Comma - DOT 4 - 518°F (270°C) / 320ºF (160ºC)
Comma - DOT 5.1 - 527°F (275°C) / 361ºF (183ºC)

SpartaEvolution · 08-31-2017, 04:12 PM

Mind if I throw our hat in the ring?

Sparta Evolution P518 - DOT4 - 518°F (270°C) / 325°F (163°C)
Sparta Evolution R622 - DOT4 - 622°F (328°C) / 399°F (204°C)

Sandro95 · 05-07-2022, 03:47 PM

Thanks for this awesome thread, this was the information I was looking for.

HURST280 · 01-03-2023, 04:19 PM

I used 1.25 L of fluid.

06-28-2010, 06:24 PM	#24
Blue Liquid First Lieutenant 18 Rep 363 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	So that's the thing, I have one unopened bottle, and one that was opened but tightly capped after use, but this was literally 9 years ago. I don't feel like I should use that one anymore... __________________ https://www.instagram.com/gennaro_dito/ https://www.gennaroditophoto.com/
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satakal Major 99 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	This sticky'd post answered my question. Thanks.
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04-28-2011, 04:51 PM	#27
brthorner Enlisted Member 6 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Arctic White 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	Two more for the chart: Motul RBF 660 - DOT 4 - 617ºF (325ºC) / 400ºF (204ºC) Prospeed RS683 - DOT 4 - 683°F (360°C) / 439°F (224°C) Too bad Prospeed RS683 is $40 a bottle!
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05-07-2011, 09:23 PM	#29
brthorner Enlisted Member 6 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Arctic White 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Awesome chart. MOTUL RBF 600 seems like the best bang for the buck, and has a great reputation.
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01-04-2012, 05:37 AM	#30
Glim Captain 23 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Castrol GT LMA: 509 Dry, 311 Wet http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...BrakeFluid.pdf
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04-25-2012, 11:27 AM	#32
33beto Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 275 Posts Drives: R.I.P. 08 E90 328i/GM 6L45E Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	what color is the OEM fluid? Mine looks kinda amber/pink. Is a CPO under warranty, the maitenance indicator says 04/2015. __________________ R.I.P 10/14/12
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08-03-2014, 10:38 PM	#34
john16443 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ramona, CA iTrader: (4)	Here's additional data I came across. Many more fluids listed. Feel free to expand the table in post #1 http://www.lelandwest.com/brake-flui...ow=1&SF=1&ST=1
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10-22-2014, 12:20 PM	#35
Greyfox Colonel 1227 Rep 2,840 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	ATE Super Blue is no longer available for sale in the US.... http://www.ate-na.com/www/download/a..._notice_en.pdf
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03-05-2016, 06:28 PM	#36
nitehawk Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (15) Garage List E92 BMW 335i [9.00] E92 BMW 335i \| Retired [10.00]	Question for you guys, how often should I be replacing my RBF600 brake fluid if the car is just street driven? I think I'm at the 16th month mark right now... Last edited by nitehawk; 03-05-2016 at 10:09 PM..
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chris82 Brigadier General 836 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	My local indy puts in Pagid RBF. Typical Dry Boiling Point 626°F / 330°C Typical Wet Boiling Point 392°F / 200°C
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oli3 Private First Class 42 Rep 188 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Helsinki iTrader: (1)	This is a common one to get in the UK, Brand___DOT Rating__Dry Boiling/Wet Boiling Comma - DOT 3 - 464°F (240°C) / 302ºF (150ºC) Comma - DOT 4 - 518°F (270°C) / 320ºF (160ºC) Comma - DOT 5.1 - 527°F (275°C) / 361ºF (183ºC) Last edited by oli3; 05-09-2017 at 09:53 AM.. Reason: added dot 3 and dot 5.1
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05-07-2022, 03:47 PM	#43
Sandro95 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW 335is, BMW 328i Coupe E36 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	Thanks for this awesome thread, this was the information I was looking for.
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01-03-2023, 04:19 PM	#44
HURST280 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0)	capacity I used 1.25 L of fluid. __________________ Hurst280
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