[335dM]

I use this brake fluid in my 335d but I can't find it anywhere anymore?
Is there an alternative if I have been using this brake fluid in my car ?
Can I still find it ?

[Tom Droze]

Originally Posted by 335dM

I use this brake fluid in my 335d but I can't find it anywhere anymore?
Is there an alternative if I have been using this brake fluid in my car ?
Can I still find it ?

It's difficult to locate because it is no longer available in the United States. ATE Type 200 is a good alternative.

[sx33]

Motul RBF600 is a nice fluid aswell.

[335dM]

Originally Posted by sx33

Motul RBF600 is a nice fluid aswell.

Are they compatible ?
If I used super blue, can I just change to another fluid ?
I was told I couldn't with super blue

[techwhiz]

ATE Super Blue does not conform to DOT colors for brake fluid. NLA.
You can use the ATE equivalent sold by many others.

[335dM]

Originally Posted by techwhiz

Use ATE Super Blue does not conform to DOT colors for brake fluid. NLA.
You can use the ATE equivalent sold by many others.

I don't understand what you are trying to tell me ?

[Meeni]

ATE blue is now illegal in the states. You can find ATE gold which is the same without the colorant.

[feuer]

I getting very hard to find in EU as well. I guess is not really worth it for ATE to continue making it since USA is the biggest market, Anyhow, Typ200 is just as good. The Motul RBF600 is twice the cost I think. So, I will pass on it.

[mmmnot]

Originally Posted by Meeni

ATE blue is now illegal in the states. You can find ATE gold which is the same without the colorant.

It's only illegal because of the color. Thanks DOT.

[Tom Droze]

Originally Posted by mmmnot

It's only illegal because of the color. Thanks DOT.

Pretty soon blue cars will also be banned by the DOT!

[sx33]

Thought you were using ATE SB for a reason, not for the price tag.. anyway, if you are looking for performance, have a look at this chart..


BRAKE FLUID COMPARISON CHART
Brand Wet Boiling Point Dry Boiling Point
Ferodo 1/2L 399*F 626*F $39.99
Castrol SRF L 518°F 590°F $68.95
ProSpeed 683 1/2L 439*F 683*F $39.99 MTI
Motul RBF600 1/2L 420°F 593°F $14.95
Motul RBF660 1/2L 401*F 617*F $28.95
AP-600 1/2L 410°F 572°F $19.95
ATE-Super Blue L 392°F 536°F $15.99
ATE type 200 396°F . 536°F
Valvoline 333°F 513°F
Castrol LMA 311°F 446°F
Ford HD 290°F 550°F
Wilwood 570 284°F 570°F
PFC-Z rated 284°F 550°F
AP-550 284°F 550°F
PFC 660 1/2L 383°F 617°F $39.95

[feuer]

Originally Posted by sx33

Thought you were using ATE SB for a reason, not for the price tag

Price is exactly why I'm using ATE. Is half the price of other comparable brake fluids that probably would yield negligible differences for my application. Not because I can get in blue and not because I think is the best. For me price is always a factor. But that's just me. Other would disagree...

[techwhiz]

Originally Posted by 335dM

I don't understand what you are trying to tell me ?

I meant just use ATE Gold since blue is illegal due to conformance to DOT colors for fluids in cars. DOT specifically calls out colors for some fluids so the type of leak can be identified by knowing fluid color. Blue violates that for brake fluid.

The ATE gold is inexpensive and good.

[fravel]

My understanding was that the ATE Gold vs. ATE Blue were the same fluid, just different colors to aid in brake bleeding.

[techwhiz]

Originally Posted by fravel

My understanding was that the ATE Gold vs. ATE Blue were the same fluid, just different colors to aid in brake bleeding.

Correct. It made the flushing of the system easy.