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Great high quality product which I have used in my European performance cars successfully in extreme conditions.

Having tested numerous brands, I can attest that the ATE Original TYP 200 is in a league of its own. It works well and truly delivers on its promise of racing-quality performance. What impressed me most was the immediate improvement in braking feel; the pedal was noticeably firmer and more responsive.Its key strength lies in its exceptional heat resistance. With a high dry boiling point, this fluid maintained its integrity under hard use, preventing any spongy pedal feel even during extended, spirited driving. The performance is tangible, instilling confidence in the braking system's ability to handle high-stress situations.The longevity is another major plus. Given its robust formulation and high boiling points, this fluid has proven its durability over time, making it a reliable choice for extended service intervals. The product arrived in perfect condition, and its amber color helps with visual confirmation during a fluid flush.Considering the enhanced speed and responsiveness of my braking, alongside its longevity and reliable performance under pressure, the value this fluid provides is outstanding. It's a genuine upgrade for any vehicle.

Was able to do a complete brake line flush with just 1 liter. So far had been working fantastically in my car.

My go to brake fluid for motorcycles. 100 percent works and at a great price! Only reason I need to refill on my bikes is because I am an idiot and tipped it over in storage causing it to leak out. Besides that, great fluid

Ate is always the best because it’s easy to see when you’re done.

I use this stuff in everything I own that has brakes. Just did a flush and fill in my boat trailer with it and snowmobiles. Will be using it for the snowmobile trailer next. I run it in my 1990 Miata that I use for autocross events in both brakes and clutch. Now when I get a vehicle and it’s time for the first break service I swap in braided stainless steel lines, speed bleeders and ATE TYP 200 and am amazed on how the brakes feel. This setup with stock brakes makes them work to their full potential along with keeping the slide pins well lubed and doing regular bleeds. Yes you need to maintain brakes regularly to keep them working properly. If your brake fluid is “low” in the master cylinder don’t “top it off” you either need new pads or havre a leak. This is the best bang for the buck brake fluid ever and deserves all the stars.

all right, this is going to be a bit convoluted, but I feel the public service is needed for people to avoid the same ordeal I had. I'd used ATE typ 200 in my older 2003 A4 and it was great. I didn't bother with it when I had my 2013 S4 because I was using Castrol synthetic Dot 4 that worked well and came in 12oz jars so i could add a little extra to my bleeder to make sure i totally flushed the old stuff. That doesn't seem to be available any more, so I went back to this one when I got my 2022 911 992.That was a mistake. Now, on the reservoir cap, my 911 says just "dot 4" (and the manual is useless, just tells you to go to a dealer). However, while I had not kept up to date with the latest stuff on brake fluids, i had heard something about "low viscosity" dot 4 fluid, and THAT is what is actually needed on my car, and really, most modern cars with ABS and traction control systems. Why?Viscosity is how thin it is, how easily it flows. Normal brake lines have a set diameter. However, when fluid goes through ABS modules, it flows through smaller holes and lines. So it needs to flow easier - with lower viscosity, especially at low temps. Otherwise, it could develop air bubbles as it struggles to flow through. Regular dot 4 has a -40 Celsius rating of max. <1500 mm2/s. DOT 4 class 6, aka, LV is half that at 750. I didn't do this research ahead of time. I bled my brakes with the ATE typ 200, and when i got in my car and pressed the brake pedal, it squeaked to high heaven. So now i need to rebleed them with LV fluid.Having said this, if you are tracking a car, it probably doesn't matter because at upper temps, like what you see while tracking, the viscosity is pretty similar. But for regular driving, probably want to stick with LV fluids. ATE has an LV version, as does Pentosin. Bosch's regular dot 4 ESI6 meets the specs too, but it's not labeled as LV for some reason. Just read the specs. look for a viscosity rating of <750 mm2/s at -40 Celsius.I rated this a 4 because it IS great dot 4 brake fluid. However, it seems to be the only one that causes that squeak with newer cars, while other dot 4s do not have the same number of complaints. and like i said, I didn't have that issue w/ my Castrol on the S4.

Ease of use. Some attention during opening of the bottle.