some said red is better and some said white colour brake fluid is better, so actually which one is better? anyone can pls tell me. and what is the different?
which colour brake fluid is better, anyone know about it?
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 Jan 1 2010, 04:29 PM, updated 16y ago
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As i know ...white with yellowish is the best for normal car using.
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Jan 1 2010, 04:51 PM
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whi9te with yellowish? erm, so is nearing the white ?
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Jan 1 2010, 06:00 PM
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Nowadays all using DOT 4 fluid~~
So just go on with DOT 4 Clear colour or a lil yellowish |
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Jan 1 2010, 06:04 PM
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erm i just to know which colour actually better. since some said red some said white.
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Jan 1 2010, 06:16 PM
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It can be either colour
But go for DOT 4, higher temperature tolerance Mostly in clear white colour |
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Jan 1 2010, 10:28 PM
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color can deteriorate over time... dont agak-agak by color wise... got for DOT4 brake fluid... if u not sure, i recommend u to flush all ur brake fluid and refill with fresh fluid....
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Jan 2 2010, 10:42 AM
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Dot4 normal brake fluid for normal use, Dot4 racing fluid for street use
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Jan 2 2010, 05:08 PM
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QUOTE(huakenny @ Jan 2 2010, 10:42 AM) Dot4 normal brake fluid for normal use, Dot4 racing fluid for street use dot4 brake fluid some more got categorize between street and racing meh??...   |
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Jan 2 2010, 05:50 PM
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guys, what about DOT 5?
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better den dot4... far more expensive compare to dot4..
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got lo......
QUOTE(the_catacombs @ Jan 2 2010, 05:08 PM) dot4 brake fluid some more got categorize between street and racing meh??... dot 5.1 not every car can use....dun play playQUOTE(Zaypher @ Jan 2 2010, 05:50 PM) guys, what about DOT 5? |
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Jan 5 2010, 01:34 AM
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I myself have used only clear color DOT 4 or red DOT 3. Dot 3 cannot be mixed with Dot 4. If you do it will eat up the hydraulic seals. Then no more brake!!! Trust me on this.
For more brake Dot rating read here http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorcycl...brakefluid.html http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_brakefluid_1a.shtml |
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Jan 5 2010, 09:33 AM
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QUOTE(huakenny @ Jan 2 2010, 06:57 PM) got lo...... DOT 5.1 is for everyday car use. DOT 5 is not.dot 5.1 not every car can use....dun play play |
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QUOTE(sleepwalker @ Jan 5 2010, 09:33 AM) DOT 5.1 is for everyday car use. DOT 5 is not. even if the cover wrote dot3 or dot4 only? |
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Jan 5 2010, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(sleepwalker @ Jan 5 2010, 09:33 AM) DOT 5.1 is for everyday car use. DOT 5 is not. whats the difference between this 2??... i heard one of it is corrosive... |
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QUOTE(the_catacombs @ Jan 5 2010, 02:46 PM) whats the difference between this 2??... i heard one of it is corrosive... DOT 5 is a silicone based fluid (will fukup your system) and DOT 5.1 is the standard polyglycol based version. DOT 5.1 = Fine for your car. I use Motul RBF660, nice stuff. |
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Feb 23 2010, 03:50 AM
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dot 3 should be thicker then dot 4 n dot 5.1 right?
i heard using less thicker oil can make the system leak, izzit possible? especially for old cars... |
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Feb 26 2010, 11:05 PM
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just use the type of oil stated in ur user manual or on the brake fluid cap. dont have to make ur self a headache.
normal car uses dot 3 and 4 brake fluids. colour wise is not important except when u see in your brake fluid reservoir the brake fluid is very dark then its time to change the fluid. |
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Mar 1 2010, 11:07 AM
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Dot 5 is for those antique n collection cars..which is not frequent driving..it is in purple colour..
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