Racing Brake Fluids
If your brake pedal goes soft when temps climb, start with racing brake fluid engineered to resist boiling under track heat. Your race car’s brakes generate a lot of heat when you slow down for a wreck, a caution, or to enter the pits. After running so hot for so long, the brake fluid can reach a boiling point, causing it to vaporize. Once you hit that boiling point, you lose stopping power, and that can cause major trouble with your brake system. We carry racing brake fluid that withstands the intensity of the track, including those engineered for high-temp wet and dry boiling points. Hi-temp brake fluid remains stable in extreme racing conditions to give you maximum stoppage when it matters the most. Rely on brake fluid from top racing brands PFC, Wilwood, and Allstar Performance to maintain the reliability of your system and generate success on the track.
Shop Behrent’s for Racing Brake Fluid
Behrent’s carries race-proven brake fluid options chosen for consistent pedal feel and high boiling points under real track heat. Whether you run weekly short tracks or longer green-flag runs, stocking the right brake fluid at Behrent’s helps you keep your brake maintenance consistent from race to race.
Item Number: PFC025.0038
$414.62
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Item Number: PFC025.0037
$37.69
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Item Number: ALL78116
$29.99
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Item Number: ALL78118
$29.99
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Item Number: WIL290-6209
$24.95
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Item Number: WIL290-6210
$518.03
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Item Number: WIL290-0632
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$53.50
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Item Number: WIL290-16355
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Item Number: ALL78108
$26.99
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Item Number: ALL78115
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Frequently Asked Questions About Racing Brake Fluid
Can you use any kind of brake fluid in a race car?
No. You cannot use just any brake fluid in a race car. Race car brake fluid must be compatible with your brake system and able to handle the high temperatures seen on track. Choose a high-performance fluid rated DOT 4 or higher when required by your application, and verify the boiling points listed on the bottle.
How often should you change the brake fluid in your race car?
If you run short tracks with frequent, hard braking, change the fluid after every race. If you run longer tracks with fewer heavy brake zones, changing it every couple of races is commonly sufficient. Always change sooner if the pedal feels different or the fluid shows signs of contamination.
What are the minimum dry and wet boiling points of racing brake fluid?
The minimum dry and wet boiling points depend on the DOT rating.
- DOT 4 fluid has a minimum dry boiling point of 446°F (230°C) and a wet boiling point of 311°F (155°C).
- DOT 5.1 has a minimum dry boiling point of 500°F (260°C) and a wet boiling point of 356°F (180°C).
Many racing fluids exceed these minimums, so check the specific product label for exact numbers.
How is racing brake fluid different from regular brake fluid?
Racing brake fluid is formulated to resist boiling at higher temperatures and to maintain more consistent performance under repeated hard stops. Regular street fluid is typically designed around normal commuting heat levels and longer service intervals, while racing formulas prioritize higher dry and wet boiling points, firmer pedal consistency under heat, and performance during repeated heat cycles. Racing fluids can also be more hygroscopic, so they may require more frequent changes to maintain their boiling point.
How does brake fluid help prevent brake fade?
Brake fluid helps prevent fade by resisting boiling when the brakes generate high heat. If brake fluid boils, it can create vapor in the system, and vapor compresses, which reduces hydraulic pressure at the caliper and makes the pedal feel soft or go to the floor. Using a hi-temp brake fluid with strong dry and wet boiling points helps keep the system hydraulic, maintains pedal feel, and supports consistent stopping power across a run.