DOT 3 vs DOT 4
Heard DOT 4 has a higher boiling point. Is there any other benifit to using DOT 4 besides that?
I don't think I've ever boiled DOT 3 on the street. |
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silicone based!! i know people that are using it on their cars..and they swear by it.. |
Originally posted by Si Veloz dot5 silicone based!! i know people that are using it on their cars..and they swear by it.. |
my dad's been using it on his '66 T-Bird for a few years..
guy at work has it in his old Vette.. another at work uses in his "Lambo'd" Fiero.. i used it in my bike.. news to me..but i'll be switching over the Si when it comes time.. |
oh..and don't take my word for it..
definitely source it out before thinking about it..i would.. |
.... are we talking about oil here?
i know i know :richslap: but i don't know much about oil except that you need it in your car |
Originally posted by SilverSiG .... are we talking about oil here? i know i know :richslap: but i don't know much about oil except that you need it in your car the higher the DOT generally means a higher boiling point, thus meaning less brake fade under hard braking conditions :) |
Ive had the fluid boil aright. Its dot 3 I think. My friend had it done and he said he highly rocomends it.
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Once you get into DOT 5 you usually have to change the brake lines to stainless steel or something that will be able to withstand the heat..
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So if I haven't experienced fluid boiling over than is there any other performance improvment in upgrading?
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Ford Brake Fluid serves many, quite well
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Originally posted by echien So if I haven't experienced fluid boiling over than is there any other performance improvment in upgrading? if one has a greater compression point then it'll be more effective when really laying into the brakes..(hydraulic power..) and ya KSR is right on the money.. stainless!! but it's not that expensive :wink: |
dot 4 doesnt soak up as much moistuire as dot 3 and therefore doesnt rust the brake linbes from the inside out as quick.
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