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  1. jpk

    jpk Formula Junior

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    #1 jpk, Nov 3, 2014
    My service department is asking me to supply my own brake fluid since they didn't do the last fluid change and don't know the fluid compatibility. How much fluid should I supply for a complete fluid change?



    My 360 was filled with ATE Blue brake fluid. Should I just get ATE Gold to ensure compatibility?
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 Rifledriver, Nov 3, 2014
    All DOT 3,4, and 5.1 are compatible. Only DOT 5 (silicone) is not. Any shop that does not know that and does not know how to test for compatibility should stick to Golf cart repair.


    Seriously, it is beyond stupid not to know. Hold people you pay money to a far higher standard. It is just a little more complex that putting air in a tire...but not much.

    The ATE fluid is pretty ordinary. Sta Lube probably has the same boiling point.
     
  3. English Rebel

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    #3 English Rebel, Nov 4, 2014
    I hope this isn't a Ferrari service department but at my age nothing surprises me.
    Alan
     
  4. vrsurgeon

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    #4 vrsurgeon, Nov 4, 2014
    +100
     
  5. jpk

    jpk Formula Junior

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    #5 jpk, Nov 4, 2014
    Yes, it's weird. But this is a Ferrari service department with a otherwise sterling reputation and they have treated me great for years. So I am not going to throw them under the bus for a small inconvenience like bringing in my own fluids. They are known all over FChat and I don't want to go there.



    Can someone tell me how many liters I need and if ATE Gold is a good choice? Thanks!
     
  6. English Rebel

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    #6 English Rebel, Nov 4, 2014
    As Rifledriver said any 3, 4, or 5.1 are compatible so unless at some time your car was changed over to silicone (highly unlikely) just get a couple of quart cans.
    Alan
     
  7. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #7 Rifledriver, Nov 4, 2014
    And if this is not lesson enough good luck.
     
  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 tazandjan, Nov 4, 2014
    The owners manual says 1.5 liters for three pedals and 1.3 liters for F1. So two liters or 2 qts will do it.
     
  9. singletrack

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    #9 singletrack, Nov 4, 2014
    I use motul fluid. 600 or 660.
     

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