Re: [FWDLK] brake bleeding sequence?

[Dave Stragand <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

To add to the discussion...

DOT 4 fluid is fine in systems that call for DOT 3.  It's just a better
grade (lower moisture absorption, higher boiling point).  Most of the sports
car crowd won't let anything other than Castrol GT LTMA DOT 4 fluid near
their cars.  Must be good, and it's no more expensive than that other DOT 4
brands...

-Dave


-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Bouboulis [mailto:Joseph_Bouboulis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 5:26 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] brake bleeding sequence?


You bleed from farthest to closest.

The main difference between the different dot levels of brake fluid is
resistance to temperature. Yyou can mix standard dot 3, 4 & 5 fluids, but
the resistance to temperature will be lowered by the dot 3 & 4 fluid. Be
careful though!! Most DOT 5 fluids I am aware of are silicone based. Though
this will withstand higher temperatures you need to drain, flush and
completely clean the entire brake system so there is no fluid residue left.
It is incompatible with standard brake fluid.

To be perfectly honest though dot 3 or 4 should be plenty for a unmodified
car that is used mainly for cruising.