Upgrading brake fluid for spirited, track or racing use is easily one of the most overlooked things when thinking of upgrading any component or part of the brake system.

Brake fluid performs a very critical function as it is the “life blood” of the brake system, as it is the foundation to hydraulically transfer brake pedal effort to the brake caliper’s pistons. Brake fluid also performs a vital function of lubricating caliper piston seals Brake fluid performance (or the lack of) can directly affect brake pedal feel, pressure and consistency through the operating temperature range. It is also one the most cost effective ways to improve brake pedal consistency (avoiding spongy pedal) under high temperature use.

Dry Boiling Point – Top professional racing teams purchase brake fluid based on several variables that include but are not limited to: dry boiling point, compressibility, viscosity, pedal feel, consistency, and its ability to recover after boiling. While dry boiling point is important, a lot of performance gain can be had from a fluid which has strengths in a lower fluid compressibility.

Most of the dry boiling points* of the top racing brake fluids sold to professional motorsport teams are rated very high so to have substantial gains in fluid performance, other factors can be the focus of development.

 * NOTE: The only way to verify the exact boiling point of a brake fluid is to test it in a fluid lab as there is no industry wide standardized testing for fluid. To properly compare fluids and have accurate results: the test has to be done at the same lab, with exactly the same environment and conditions.

Compressibility/Viscosity – A brake fluid with low compressibility offers a more positive pedal feel which is more consistent during brake applications.

Recovery – The fluid’s ability to recover to its most optimal performance after boiling is a crucial factor in brake fluid performance.

Street Use – Most professional racing fluids are not suitable and/or approved for street. The Brembo LCF600+ is DOT approved and is suitable for street and track use.

Brembo Racing brake fluids are proven motorsport brake fluids with low compressibility, high boiling points, even under the highest temperatures and demanding conditions.

Brembo LCF600 Plus Typical Applications: Open Wheel, Stock Car, Rally, Endurance & Sprint GT**, Track Day

**Brembo HTC64T and LCF600 Plus are both racing brake fluids which are actively used and homologated for FIA GT3 & GTE based sports-car racing.

– Independently proven low Compressibility at severe temperatures.
– Dry Boiling Point: 316 C (601 F)
– Wet Boiling Point: 204 C (399 F)
– Exceeds requirements of U.S. FMVSS 116 DOT 4
– MSRP: $19.95 / 500mL bottle

– Brembo Racing fluids can be mixed with other DOT 3 and DOT 4 racing brake fluids. For the best performance, a full flush with Brembo Racing fluid must be performed.
– Brembo Racing LCF600 Plus and HTC64T must not be used in Brake systems containing magnesium parts.

Brembo HTC64T Typical Applications: Open Wheel*, Stock Car, Rally, Endurance & Sprint GT**, Track Day.

*Brembo HTC64T is one of a very few select fluids being actively used by F1 teams.

**Brembo HTC64T and LCF600 Plus are both racing brake fluids which are actively used and homologated for FIA GT3 & GTE based sports-car racing.

– Independently proven low Compressibility at severe temperatures.
– Dry Boiling Point: 335 C (635 F)
– Racing Use Only
– MSRP: $ 36.00 / 500mL bottle

– Brembo Racing fluids can be mixed with other DOT 3 and DOT 4 racing brake fluids. For the best performance, a full flush with Brembo Racing fluid must be performed.
– Brembo Racing LCF600+ and HTC64T must not be used in Brake systems containing magnesium parts.