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Old 03-27-2012, 12:19 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mikehallbackhoe View Post
I have read about doing it to some disc brakes. one of my concerns is coasting for 10 miles down twisty mountain roads. I tend to ride the brakes quite a bit, and am worried about excessive heat. the crx is pretty light. but the brakes are fairly light duty too.
If you're worried about overheating, start by changing your brake fluid to one with a higher boiling point. Valvoline Synthetic DOT3/4 is one of the best bang-for-the-buck fluids around, readily available and relatively cheap with a dry boiling point of 446*F and wet 311*F. Flush and replace every two years with fluid from a new, unopened container--brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and the boiling point steadily decreases, increasing the chances for experiencing brake fade.
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