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Re: Brake Fluid
Posted by JohnK (more from JohnK) on Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:43:20
In Reply to: Brake Fluid, Gary, Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:14:17
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Technically DOT 4 has a higher boiling point than DOT 3, but is slightly more hygroscopic (picks up water to corrode the calipers and cylinders). In real life, either will be fine. If you autocross or drive on a track or down a mountain every day, the DOT 4 is required, because boiled fluid will compress and your brakes will fade instantly. You should be able to find Castrol LMA, which is labeled DOT3/4 and is probably the most popular. It is available in 1 liter bottles, but you might have to shop around to find it in the big bottles. Fanatics use ATE racing fluid that comes in two colors, so you can switch back and forth when you flush and you will know when the old fluid is out. I tried the valvoline synthetic once when Castrol was out of stock and had no problems, but some posters on the board have reported leaks as a result of valvoline. This may be the same thing that happens when people switch to synth oil on a high mileage car and get front and rear main seal leaks.
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