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Why not use DOT 3 Brake fliud? 200 1983

posted by  B.C. on  Wed Jan 2 17:10 CST 2002
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When I was new to the Brickboard a large number of posts stated strongly NO.
FIRST - DOT 3 chemical makeup will rot away certain parts of Girling components, like wheel caliper piston seals and master cylinder seals.

SECOND - DOT 3 has a boiling point lower than DOT 4, and if you have ever had a boiling fluid problem you won't soon forget it. It is like the brake system suddenly needs bleeding, the car pulls to one side, and the braking distance gets much longer.

So - strictly DOT 4. In the larger scheme of things, it's not that much more costly.

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)





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