brakes (what fluid?)

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16-Jul-2003, 07:08 AM

imported_echien

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brakes (what fluid?)

Anyone know what kind of fluid is stock in a 97 sol?

I'm guessing dot 3 and not 4.

In the Helms it says only use the Honda dot 3 as other brands of dot 3 might not mix well with it.

This hooey or is that for real? So what do you think Can tire dot 3 or the super Honda dot3?

16-Jul-2003, 08:17 AM

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Go to Honda, ask for brake fluid. Our cars use brake fluid for the clutch and brake.

I don't see why you'd want to use anything else, OEM kicks ***.

16-Jul-2003, 09:08 AM

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If you don't care about boiling point, then OEM is fine. If you want higher heat capacities, Ford SVT fluid is compatible with our brakes... or Motul 600 or ATB Blue. Dot 4 can be used in any Dot 3 system... but it's best to go the Parkway and get it there. While you are there, wanna pick up some parts for me

j/k

16-Jul-2003, 10:53 AM

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or just check out the bbarbulo thread on brakes....

17-Jul-2003, 06:56 AM

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Originally posted by bbarbulo
If you don't care about boiling point, then OEM is fine. If you want higher heat capacities, Ford SVT fluid is compatible with our brakes... or Motul 600 or ATB Blue. Dot 4 can be used in any Dot 3 system... but it's best to go the Parkway and get it there. While you are there, wanna pick up some parts for me j/k

Too late! already went tp parkway, it was a good thing I brought the my busted caliper to work. Managed to pick up a rebuilt one from parkway

and get it on the car in no time!