richard-7 Joined Feb 24, 2014 Messages 1,761 Sep 30, 2017 #1 Who's using DOT 5.1 for brake and clutch? I'm replacing my fluid so got 5.1 as an upgrade.
TonyA Joined Jan 16, 2015 Messages 5,570 Sep 30, 2017 #2 Hi Richard , Does that replace DOT 3 and 4 ?
BPHORSEGUY Joined Nov 29, 2013 Messages 798 Oct 1, 2017 #4 If you do a swap like that you must flush the entire system. I will bet money you were already doing that Richard, you are a very thorough guy!
If you do a swap like that you must flush the entire system. I will bet money you were already doing that Richard, you are a very thorough guy!
richard-7 Joined Feb 24, 2014 Messages 1,761 Oct 1, 2017 #5 I of course will but they can be mixed according to google. Although, if you do mix, you will only have a product as good as 4 and not 5.1 Thanks for the heads up for those that may not know.
I of course will but they can be mixed according to google. Although, if you do mix, you will only have a product as good as 4 and not 5.1 Thanks for the heads up for those that may not know.
comet Joined Aug 23, 2016 Messages 172 Oct 1, 2017 #6 I found this link useful in explaining the difference between the DOTs http://www.stoptech.com/technical-support/technical-white-papers/brake-fluid The one to avoid is DOT 5, unless you have a Harley Davidson.....
I found this link useful in explaining the difference between the DOTs http://www.stoptech.com/technical-support/technical-white-papers/brake-fluid The one to avoid is DOT 5, unless you have a Harley Davidson.....
BritTwit VIP MEMBER Joined Aug 25, 2009 Messages 3,947 Oct 1, 2017 #7 Great information. Thanks comet