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Title: PLEASE READ >>> REGARDING BRAKE FLUID RECALL
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 29, 2013, 11:32:29 AM

Continental recalls brake fluid for aftermarket use (http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/news/11133224/continental-recalls-brake-fluid-for-aftermarket-use?utm_source=PTEN+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VSP130823003)  << link
Title: Re: PLEASE READ >>> REGARDING BRAKE FLUID RECALL
Post by: oldndumb on August 29, 2013, 11:41:58 AM
Unless I am reading it wrong, the only problem with the blue is that it is blue.

Sure took the Feds a while to figure this one out.   [roll]
Title: Re: PLEASE READ >>> REGARDING BRAKE FLUID RECALL
Post by: ducatiz on August 29, 2013, 11:57:13 AM
QuoteContinental Aftermarket GmbH (Continental) is recalling certain ATE Super Blue Racing DOT 4 Brake Fluid, for use as aftermarket replacement brake fluid. Each type of brake fluid has a color requirement to assist in proper type identification. The affected brake fluid is blue in color, not in the range of colorless to amber, therefore it fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 116, "Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids."
Title: Re: PLEASE READ >>> REGARDING BRAKE FLUID RECALL
Post by: Howie on August 29, 2013, 03:20:16 PM
Excluding color ATE Super Blue and TYP 200 are identicle.  The only problem is blue is not allowed for street use is, as quoted by ducatiz, color.  No need to panic.
Title: Re: PLEASE READ >>> REGARDING BRAKE FLUID RECALL
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 29, 2013, 03:41:25 PM
not allowed for street use? Then I misunderstood . . . It can happen to a tired mind . .

I use it on my bike and car . . . Ok, when I have an extra $35/liter to purchase it . .  if not regular DOT4