Brake flush with DOT4 fluid

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04-26-2007, 11:13 AM

nitink

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Brake flush with DOT4 fluid

Can I Drain & Fill brake reservoir with DOT4 brake fluid, will it cause any problem with ABS?

Car 95 gle, 109K miles

04-26-2007, 11:31 AM

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DOT4 will be fine, anything but DOT5.

04-26-2007, 11:44 AM

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^ what he said..

drain and fill brake fluid... i hope you mean bleed them at each bleeder =P

04-26-2007, 02:33 PM

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yes I meant bleed @ each bleeder.
Doesn't abs reservoir contain break fluid, will it behave differently for dot4?

04-26-2007, 02:51 PM

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I used Valvoline synthetic brake fluid recently. Works on both Dot 3 and Dot 4 systems. No problems so far.

04-26-2007, 03:01 PM

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You will be fine. just remember the ABS system holds quite a bit of fluid. you'll need at least a full quart to properly bleed the system. 2qts would be better.

04-26-2007, 06:49 PM

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Is Dot 3 not available ? i know thats whats required for the 4th gen. But they are most likely equivalent just like dexron II and III is for the tranny.