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'Typical’ New Dry Boiling Point - 275°C (527°F) Minimum ‘Wet’ E.R. (Equilibrium Reflux) Boiling Point - 150°C (302°F)AP Racing 551 Fluid conforms to all technical requirements of DOT 3, SAE J1703, F.M.V.S.S. 116, & ISO 4925 specifications, and is suitable for all forms of motorsport as well as road use, AP Racing 551 Fluid has a higher boiling point than many typical brake fluids intended for road use.

Note:- AP551 is compatible with magnesium brake and clutch systems.

'Typical’ New Dry Boiling Point - 600°F

AP Racing PRF Brake Fluid has been developed for use in extreme high temperature racing conditions and has a dry boiling point in excess of 320°C (608°F). Conforms to and exceeds DOT 4 and SAE J1703 and SAE J1704. 500 ml bottle

Ate Super Blue Racing High Performance Brake Fluid for coping with the extreme demands posed by motor racing. Thanks to its outstanding wet boiling point, it has highest safety reserves. It is used in motor racing by leading car makes. Dry boiling point 280°C (535°F). Wet boiling point 200°C (392°F). Exceeds all DOT4 standards. 1 liter container.

Ferodo Formula Racing Brake Fluid was developed for use in the extreme temperature conditions of competition racing. It has a dry boiling point higher than 572° F (300° C). 500ml bottle It is not recommended for normal road use.

Motul RBF 600 Brake fluid is a fully synthetic fluid that meets and exceeds all DOT4 requirements. This fluid is PERFECT for the performance street driver or the avid track junky. It is ABS system safe and is obviously also safe to use on the sensitive Audi clutch systems! It is recomended that this fluid be changed more frequently than normal DOT4, however, for performance enthusiasts, we are sure that this occurs any ways.

Motul RBF 660 far exceeds DOT 3 and DOT 4 specifications. Extremely high wet and dry boiling points (dry boiling point even higher than Motul RBF 600) help prevent vapor lock and fade in the harshest environments. Bottles are filled with nitrogen to extend shelf life and eliminate contamination while factory sealed. Suitable for any vehicle requiring DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid.

Motul RBF 660 Specifications:
DOT Rating - 4
Dry Boiling Point - 617°F
Wet Boiling Point - 399°F
Compatible with other fluids - Yes
Container - 16.9 fluid ounce (500ml) plastic bottles, factory filled with nitrogen to preserve freshness

Wilwood 570 Hi-Temp exceeds DOT 3 specifications. Since racing brake fluid is changed often (before every event is recommended) the dry boiling point is more important than the wet boiling point. Special ingredients provide excellent lubricating and cleaning qualities to help keep your brake system in top condition. Wilwood's Hi-Temp also has low viscosity to help prevent aeration and foaming when bleeding the brakes.

Wilwood 570 Specifications: DOT Rating - 3 Dry Boiling Point - 570°F Wet Boiling Point - Wet 284°F Compatible with other fluids - Yes Container - 12 fluid ounce plastic bottle

Provides Superior Lubrication for Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

• Exceeds DOT 3 and DOT 4 requirements.
• Unique Low Moisture Activity (LMA) formulation provides maximum protection against vapor lock brake failure.
• Maintains a higher boiling point than conventional brake fluids.
• Superior protection against chloride and zinc corrosion of braking system parts.
• Ideally suited for Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen, Volvo, Honda, Acura, and many other brake systems.
• Exceeds specifications SAE 1703, SAE 1704, ISO 4925, JIS K2233 and FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 and DOT 4.

Race Proven - Ultimate Racing Brake Fluid!

• Exceptionally high dry boiling point of 590ºF (Wet 518ºF)
• Superior anti-vapor lock properties
• Safe for all non-mineral oil-based disc and drum brake systems
• Exclusive European formula!
• Exceeds SAE 1703, ISO 4925, JIS K2233, FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 and DOT 4

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Castrol SRF Racing Brake Fluid is an ultra high performance product formulated specifically to satisfy the ever increasing stresses placed upon the braking systems used in international motorsport. The exceptional performance of Castrol SRF is due to a novel silicon ester technology pioneered by Castrol and unique to the extent that it has been granted patent-protection in numerous countries throughout the world.

Castrol SRF evolved as a direct result of Castrol's ongoing Research and Development program for brake fluids which identified this silicon ester technology as providing considerable performance benefits when compared with conventional glycol ether borate ester fluids.

Following exhaustive laboratory tests at Castrol's International Technology Centre in the UK, the final formulation for Castrol SRF was subjected to an extensive road-test programme on the Gross Glockner and Stelvio passes high in the Austrian and Italian Alps. It then underwent an independent track test program conducted by a famous Formula One racing team. Their assessment was that "Castrol SRF is the best racing brake fluid we have ever used."

Subsequently, Castrol SRF was offered to top flight racing and rally teams throughout the world including most of the Formula One teams, the all-conquering Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz sports car teams and the Audi, Nissan and Toyota rally teams. Enthusiastic recommendation by these experts soon created an immense interest in Castrol SRF throughout the whole spectrum of national and international motorsport. Today, Castrol SRF is regarded by the international motorsport community as being without equal and it is chosen not only by factory-supported teams but by private competitors throughout the world.

All conventional brake fluids used in cars and motor cycles are hygroscopic, that is, they absorb water from their surroundings. Strange though it may seem, the flexible hoses incorporated in braking systems are permeable to water and in time enough, water can find its way into the system via the hoses, and seriously affect the brake fluid's performance. This water reduces the boiling point of the fluid (ie, it lowers the temperature at which gas bubbles begin to form). When these bubbles form, they turn a virtually incompressible liquid into a mixture of gas and liquid which can be compressed quite considerably, thus severely reducing the efficiency of the brakes. In this situation, a driver finds that the brakes feel spongy. Brake-pedal travel will increase and it may be necessary to 'pump' the pedal to get the brakes to function effectively. However, when the brake fluid reaches a temperature at which the water in the fluid causes gas to be produced, which is equal to the volume swept by the piston in the rake master-cylinder, vapor-lock occurs and the brakes become inoperative. When this happens, the first indication the driver has that something is wrong is when he applies the brakes. The pedal goes down to the floor and the car carries on at undiminished - and possibly fatal speed.

The silicon ester technology in Castrol SRF addresses this problem in two ways. Firstly, Castrol SRF is less hygroscopic than conventional brake fluids - it absorbs less water in a given time. Secondly, unlike conventional glycol ether fluids, Castrol SRF reacts chemically with the absorbed water to reduce its adverse effects, thus preventing the fluid's high temperature performance and safety margins from deteriorating as rapidly as they would otherwise do.

Castrol SRF exceeds the US Federal Standards FMVSS 116 DOT 3 and DOT 4, ISO 4925, JIS K2233 and current SAE J1703 and is miscible with all conventional brake fluids conforming to these standards. However, mixing Castrol SRF and conventional brake fluids will reduce the benefits of Castrol SRF. It is strongly recommended that conventional brake fluid be drained from the system before flushing and re-filling with Castrol SRF.

The wet boiling point of Castrol SRF, 270°C, is vastly superior to the minimum requirement of 155°C demanded by the current US DOT 4 specification. The product's typical dry boiling point of 310°C is likewise outstanding. This ability to withstand temperatures in excess of 300°C, and its superior resistance to the effects of absorbed water, have established Castrol SRF as the world's premier fluid for the hydraulic brakes used in all forms of motorsport.

NOTE: DO NOT MIX CASTROL SRF WITH OTHER BRAKE FLUIDS