Which Brake Fluid..........
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Which Brake Fluid..........
I am changing over to the Goodrich Brake Lines, Speed Bleeders, and naturally the next question is changing the brake fluid. I considered synthetic but DOT 5 doesn't seem to be in favor for a number of reasons. Is DOT 3 - 4 still the standard ?
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Re: Which Brake Fluid.......... (Cruises)
DOT 3 is the factory fill and recommended fluid.
DOT 4 is compatible with DOT 3, just higher boiling points (better).
DOT 5 is NOT compatible with 3&4, and does not work in cars with ABS brakes.
Unless you're doing very serious racing, just go with a good DOT4 such as Valvoline synthetic or ATE Superblue.
Good luck.
DOT 4 is compatible with DOT 3, just higher boiling points (better).
DOT 5 is NOT compatible with 3&4, and does not work in cars with ABS brakes.
Unless you're doing very serious racing, just go with a good DOT4 such as Valvoline synthetic or ATE Superblue.
Good luck.
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Re: Which Brake Fluid.......... (SDVette)
Unless you're doing very serious racing, just go with a good DOT4 such as Valvoline synthetic or ATE Superblue.
I am using Valvoline Synthetic for the last 6 months and like it and have had no problems. Go with a dot4 synthetic and you cant go wrong. I did the speedbleeders and the goodridge lines this weekend. I was inpressed by the improved braking response! :crazy:
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Re: Which Brake Fluid.......... (Cruises)
I am changing over to the Goodrich Brake Lines, Speed Bleeders, and naturally the next question is changing the brake fluid. I considered synthetic but DOT 5 doesn't seem to be in favor for a number of reasons. Is DOT 3 - 4 still the standard ?
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