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mazzy_j
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Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« on: Apr 27th, 2006, 10:23am » |
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Hi, this lunchtime i should hopefully be getting my brakes bled but i'm stuck as to what fluid to use. The handbook says to use Dot 4 but the Ford Technical Manual says to use Super Dot 4? The main differenc ei could see was the boiling point of the fluids. I bought 2l of normal dot 4 from Ford's to do the job so would this be ok to use or should i have gone for the super stuff?
Thanks, Matt
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Octavian_P
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Re: Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« Reply #1 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 3:47pm » |
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Let's say that super dot 4 is a bit improved. As long as you stay away from dot 5 all it's fine
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Re: Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« Reply #2 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 3:49pm » |
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Ok, thanks. I'll use the Dot 4 stuff then seeing as i've already bought it.
Matt
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Re: Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« Reply #3 on: Apr 27th, 2006, 5:23pm » |
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There's one more thing, you could do, buy one more litre and leet the car bleed until clean (new) fluid comes. Then just top up to the level. Doing this will ensure that all the fluid it's brand new and clean. Also it is not good to mix brake liquid.
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Re: Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« Reply #4 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 12:41am » |
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Octavian
Whats DOT 5 & why a no-no??
Just out of interest - as used Super DOT 4
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Re: Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« Reply #5 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 6:46am » |
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DOT 5 is a silicone based fluid and is NOT compatable with SOME rubber components and so is NOT recommended for use for NORMAL road vehicles .
But to confuse the issue still further DOT5.1 IS as this is not silicone based......
Have read of this if you want to know more HERE
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Re: Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« Reply #6 on: Apr 28th, 2006, 7:44pm » |
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hi there
i use dot 5.1 in all my cars.
btw, the bottle states it's recommended for abs cars.
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Re: Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« Reply #7 on: Apr 29th, 2006, 11:41pm » |
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Thanks Snoopy
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Re: Dot 4 of Super Dot 4??
« Reply #8 on: Apr 30th, 2006, 1:42pm » |
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Well Snoopy kind of said it all 
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