Where can I buy Castrol SRF Brake Fluid online? - Page 3

s4wood · 09-14-2000, 10:17 PM

I have since stopped using Super Blue. I tried to get some Castrol SRF at Baer Racing...Baer Brakes? Anyway, they don't have any...and haven't been able to get it for months. I will try OZRacing this time.

John, I still warp rotors at the track...kinda getting expensive.

Corey S · 09-15-2000, 08:46 AM

As have I. The first symptom is a squeaky clutch lever. Eventually it leads to a failed clutch slave cylinder (you push the clutch down, and it doesn't come back up). Unlike Steve, I had mine replaced under warranty. :-)

Motul 600 has been working well in the S4, although I'm starting to wonder if I should opt for the better wet boiling point of the Castrol SRF. I've even had a little bit of brake fade with my Alcons (course, it was 100deg out, and my rotors/pads had lots of wear).

Perhaps it's the dye in the SuperBlue that causes problems? Hmmm...

Corey S
00 Nogaro S4

Sharon · 09-15-2000, 09:59 AM

And we all remember me hanging around the track when my clutch wasn't coming back.

Sharon
'00 S4
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LCP · 09-15-2000, 10:23 AM

Here's a clickable URL for the brake fluid comparison:

http://www.dougrippie.com/drm/brake_components.htm#

Geza · 09-15-2000, 10:27 AM

Assuming you have an S4 - the one with 5 spark plugs :^) you may not even have a problem as (I beleive) the hydraulic clutch system doesn't recirculate fluid back into the brake fluid reservoir as the newer model Audis do. Therefore, the fluid in the clutch circuit will remain there (unless you bleed it out) and should never see the new fluid. But, to be on the safe side, I wouldn't use it. Also, the blue dye ends up discoloring the reservoir making it dificult (over time) to see the fluid level.

Street prep - 99.5 Avant 2.8qMS BONE STOCK
Track prep - 7.5 x 15 ET35 Forged BBS, Kumho V700 225-50ZR15, Porterfield R4, ATE slotted, Motul 600, Brake cooling ducts

Jason F · 09-15-2000, 02:55 PM

Under warranty.

That was with the SuperBlue in.. I just had them replace it with their OEM stuff for the time being.

Jason F

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RENN 951 · 09-15-2000, 04:48 PM

I bought one liter of Blue, and one of gold figuring I'd alternate, and the color change would help when bleeding old fluid out. Except for the color,they are supposed to be the same spec.

When the Super Blue started squeaking I considered changing to the gold since I already had it, but then decided I didn't want to risk it. I wrote off the $10 and bought Motul 600. Looks like I made the right decision!!

John G
00 S4 Silver/Silver
Michelin Pilot Sports
UUC Short Shifter (20%)

99 A6 Avant Brilliant Black/Vanilla-Onyx

09-14-2000, 10:17 PM	#21
s4wood Member Account #: 665 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,591	Same with me on Super Blue...of course the dealer claimed it a "non-warranty" claim I have since stopped using Super Blue. I tried to get some Castrol SRF at Baer Racing...Baer Brakes? Anyway, they don't have any...and haven't been able to get it for months. I will try OZRacing this time. John, I still warp rotors at the track...kinda getting expensive. __________________ Steve S RIP O.W.Kenobi current cars: 07 BMW 335i Sedan - Morr Alloy VS7 forged wheels/Goodyear F1-D3/Bilstein PSS9 coilovers/Ultimate Racing catback/Alcon 4pot 365mm brake kit 90 Mazda Miata - commuter car previous Audis (in reverse order): 05 A4 1.8TQM - Dolphin Gray (Audiworld Project Car) 01 S4 - Laser Red 99 A4 1.8TQM - Aluminum Silver 00 A4 1.8TQM - Volcano Black 01 S4 Avant - Laser Red 83 4000E - Beige Metallic 00 S4 - Nogaro Blue 97 A4 2.8QM - Laser Red

09-15-2000, 08:46 AM	#22
Corey S Member Account #: 814 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,585	Many people have experienced problems with SuperBlue in A4's As have I. The first symptom is a squeaky clutch lever. Eventually it leads to a failed clutch slave cylinder (you push the clutch down, and it doesn't come back up). Unlike Steve, I had mine replaced under warranty. :-) Motul 600 has been working well in the S4, although I'm starting to wonder if I should opt for the better wet boiling point of the Castrol SRF. I've even had a little bit of brake fade with my Alcons (course, it was 100deg out, and my rotors/pads had lots of wear). Perhaps it's the dye in the SuperBlue that causes problems? Hmmm... Corey S 00 Nogaro S4 __________________ Corey S

09-15-2000, 09:59 AM	#23
Sharon Senior Member Account #: 757 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,854	StanJ had problems with the non-Blue ATE fluid as well And we all remember me hanging around the track when my clutch wasn't coming back. Sharon '00 S4 <a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audi/registry/details.asp?car=4559"> <img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/ImolaKinesisSMALL.jpg" __________________ Sharon

09-15-2000, 10:23 AM	#24
LCP AudiWorld Expert Account #: 125 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,557	For $4/quart, the Valvoline looks pretty damn good! Here's a clickable URL for the brake fluid comparison: http://www.dougrippie.com/drm/brake_components.htm# __________________ "I can't stop apexing" 2000 S4 :: Nogaro Blue :: 6-spd :: AWE RSK04 :: AP Racing 13" 4-pots STaSIS Tracksports 550f/600r + 19mm rear sway bar :: APR Bipipe RS4 ICs :: Forge BPVs :: Autospeed DPs :: Borla :: Aquamist 1s UUC 40% short shifter w/spacer mod :: AWE center vent boost guage Lightweight flywheel :: 18x8 Ronal LZ's :: 235/40-18 Toyo T1R's 2002 allroad :: Atlas Grey :: Tip :: 245/50-17 Dunlop SP5000's Looking for tires? See My review of all of the tires I've had on my S4 Need info? See Everything anyone needs to know about their S4 Help our troops protect their heads: Donate to Operation Helmet Rest In Peace Matthew Ammon a/k/a O.W. Kenobi. May the Force be with you as you keep on apexing. Read his funniest post here.

09-15-2000, 10:27 AM	#25
Geza Junior Member Account #: 1132 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 684	Actually... Assuming you have an S4 - the one with 5 spark plugs :^) you may not even have a problem as (I beleive) the hydraulic clutch system doesn't recirculate fluid back into the brake fluid reservoir as the newer model Audis do. Therefore, the fluid in the clutch circuit will remain there (unless you bleed it out) and should never see the new fluid. But, to be on the safe side, I wouldn't use it. Also, the blue dye ends up discoloring the reservoir making it dificult (over time) to see the fluid level. Street prep - 99.5 Avant 2.8qMS BONE STOCK Track prep - 7.5 x 15 ET35 Forged BBS, Kumho V700 225-50ZR15, Porterfield R4, ATE slotted, Motul 600, Brake cooling ducts

09-15-2000, 02:55 PM	#26
Jason F New Member Account #: 279 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 351	After purchasing Corey's A4, I had to get a new clutch master cylinder back up here in WA.. Under warranty. That was with the SuperBlue in.. I just had them replace it with their OEM stuff for the time being. Jason F <a href="http://audigallery.com/fysa" target="audigallery">audigallery.com/fysa </a>A4 1.8tqm/A!/carbonfiber/AEZ Bimo/Wett 1bar/H&R v2

09-15-2000, 04:48 PM	#27
RENN 951 Junior Member Account #: 377 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,344	I was wondering about the ATE 200 gold stuff... I bought one liter of Blue, and one of gold figuring I'd alternate, and the color change would help when bleeding old fluid out. Except for the color,they are supposed to be the same spec. When the Super Blue started squeaking I considered changing to the gold since I already had it, but then decided I didn't want to risk it. I wrote off the $10 and bought Motul 600. Looks like I made the right decision!! John G 00 S4 Silver/Silver Michelin Pilot Sports UUC Short Shifter (20%) 99 A6 Avant Brilliant Black/Vanilla-Onyx __________________ 00 S4 Silver/Silver 88 944 Turbo Red/Black 04 Cayenne S Titanium/Black 07 Boxster S Atlas Grey/Terracotta

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