I do want to thank everyone that chimed in. I find this the most bizarre car topic I’ve encountered. It’s almost universal that people love the stuff and have no issues or they hate it and it’s a carny rouse it’s so bad to deal with. I can’t think of another matter so hot and cold. I’ve seen everything from just put in what little you need to full flush to change all seals, it seeps out switches, change all rubber parts, etc.
Just a weird weird deal.
I don't hate it. All clean, fresh parts, street car, nice paint you're afraid to get messed up...maybe an OK option.
But it doesn't absorb water, which means moisture can puddle and corrode in the system. And it is compressible. And it can be hard to bleed. And mixing it is asking for trouble.
Race cars, I'm using a good, synthetic DOT 4, and I'm maintaining/flushing the system through once in awhile, keeping the pads fresh, resealing calipers when they need it.
