ATE Typ 200

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.

It’s exactly what I expected

Used out at Ron Fellows in their Corvettes on the track so that was good enough for me. Put it in my 2020 4Runner and works just fine. Old fluid was cloudy after 6 years. Would be nice if this fluid were tinted blue so it would’ve easier to flush. Siphon out most of the old fluid with a suction bulb.

DOT 4 brake fluid is a good replacement for the DOT 3 type brake fluid. DOT 3 will work great for a normal daily driver but if you are a heavy braker and drive fast the DOT 4 will help with brake fade as it has a higher boiling point. Of course any brake fluid ahould be changed out regularly as brake fluid is hydroscopic meaning it will collect water over time reducing the fluids boiling point and creating corrosion in the brake system.

More expensive than the typical auto part store brands. But a high quality product that I have used for decades. Only wish is that they still sold the blue color which made alternating with this amber color fluid exchanges easier.

Good wet boiling point. After trying this out for track days a few years ago and finding it works well I switched for my daily drivers and bikes It will out-gas when severely overheated but by then your brake system is ready for a refresh so fresh fluid is the least of your costs. I just wish they still had the blue color as i used to alternate to ensure a complete flush.

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.

I ordered 2 of these just in case I still had like 3/4 left of 2nd can. They will last forever high quality and love the can it comes in. Easy to store. Color is clean looking and true great performance so far no issue. No leaks grease quality same heat resistant guarantee and performance can’t complain. Speed of breaking responds pristine! May be on the high side but not overly priced for high heat resistance and performance!

I use this on the track and never had brake boiling or fade. I don't think it works quite as well in clutch system on my car as the brakes, but still great fluid and only slightly more expensive than the standard ATE fluid with a much lower boiling point.

El mejor dentro de su gama y precio. No hay rival.

ottimo liquido per i freni confezionato in latta (no plastica) e garantito 5 anni se conservato correttamente. gia' da subito dopo il cambio del liquido freni l' auto era piu' reattiva e la frizione funzionava molto meglio (idraulica, usa lo stesso liquido e condivide il serbatoio di accumulo). costo appropriato. speriamo che duri quanto il precedente ( >5anni)

If this review provides the info you need before buying, please consider marking it "Helpful", as that's very helpful for reviewers! I'm running this fluid in a car that sees track duty at least once a week all summer long, sometimes twice a week. This is a great budget option before stepping up to a true race fluid like Motul RBF 600 or 660, because it has a very high dry boiling point, a good wet boiling point, and is much less expensive, at half the price of the race fluids. I have used regular off the shelf DOT 4 fluid, like Prestone for example, which works OK, but this stuff has higher boiling points and is the same price as the lower quality stuff. This ATE Typ 200 also comes sealed in a metal bottle, and the shelf life in my case is excellent, with a use before date of 2026, meaning it hasn't been sitting on a shelf in a warehouse for years and sold as old stock. For the price, and for those of us who don't need to spend $60/L (RBF 600) or $75/L (RBF 660) on race brake fluid, this is a great way to go. It's also nice that it comes in 1L bottles instead of 500ml like the more expensive race fluid. I know WHY they sell it in that format, but the fact is, I generally bleed the whole system rather than just a couple of calipers, so having a bottle that is enough capacity for the whole system is nice.

Llego un poco aplastada la lata pero sin derrames