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Thread: what dot brake fluid is safe to use?

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    Ive got to change the brake fluid in my car becouse braking at after high speed the fluid gets to hot and puts air in the system,then they go spungee.

    I just want to know what dot grade can i go up to 1-2-3-4 or 5.

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    3 is what comes stock . i would put 4 or better if you drive hard or race . i think dot-5 is racing only though and must be changed out every run or race set .

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    don't use DOT 5 fluid. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other types of brake fluid. DOT 5.1 has a great heatrange, and if it hits the fan, you can use a DOT 3 or DOT 4 along wiht the 5.1

    I've used 5.1 on many of my cars and they get 1320 and road track use. IMHO the best low buck braking mod a person can do.

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