brake fluid recommendations

Originally Posted by Rusty Just a heads-up. Do not mix silicone with non-silicone. You'll get jelly as the by-product. The 5.1 fluid comes both ways. Make sure of which one

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02-13-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Just a heads-up. Do not mix silicone with non-silicone. You'll get jelly as the by-product.

The 5.1 fluid comes both ways. Make sure of which one you have.

To further highlight how confusing the DOT standards are, DOT 5 and DOT 5.1 are completely incompatible.

DOT 5 = silicone (should really never be used in a car)
DOT 5.1 = borate ester-based (standard brake fluid). Much like DOT 4, but with a lower viscosity rating.

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