Don't ignore me cos I'm a girl. Which Dot brake fluid???

[Missy701]

The brake fluid in my Mustang showed moisture in it when tested, which dot should I put in it?

[hman]

4?

[Missy701]

Thanks, but you don't sound sure! lol

[hman]

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vintage-mustang-...

Google is your friend.

[Missy701]

I went to google first but found a lot of conflicting information lol. This looks good Thanks for your help

[LuS1fer]

Most are interchangeable. I have DOT 5.1 in mine which should not be confused with DOT5 which is synthetic and should not be used.

This is the best summary I can find which is simple to understand:
http://www.gomog.com/allmorgan/brakefluids.html

[Missy701]

Thanks LuS1fer, that's great, really helpful, Cheers

[Mattt]

As above, you can mix brake fluid - but not DOT 5 with anything else as it's silicone based.

If you can, try and use the same - from a sealed container.

[Missy701]

I think I'll go for DOT 4 or 5.1. Don't know what is in there at the moment. Cheers

[CupraAndy]

Automec Dot 5 - I use it in my track slut cupra, and the old man uses it on his classics. Its gooood!

ps, love the Stang!

[Missy701]

[quote=CupraAndy]Automec Dot 5 - I use it in my track slut cupra, and the old man uses it on his classics. Its gooood!

ps, love the Stang![/quo


Aaaaaarrrrghhhhhh! I've been advised to steer clear of DOT 5 cos it's silicone based, I'm going DOTty now

But thanks, yes it's not bad for an old banger

[Mattt]

CupraAndy said:

Automec Dot 5 - I use it in my track slut cupra, and the old man uses it on his classics. Its gooood!

ps, love the Stang!

Did you read the rest of the thread before giving potentially wrong/dangerous advice?

Edited by Mattt on Tuesday 14th June 22:07