Which UK grade of brake fluid should I use??

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Graemer57
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Which UK grade of brake fluid should I use??

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I need to replace the brake fluid in my 750 Paso but am not sure which brake fluid to use Dot3, Dot4 Dot??? Anyone got advice. Did a very quick search but couldnt see anything

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Re: Which UK grade of brake fluid should I use??

Post by 907pasonut »

hi Graeme, I've used Castrol Dot 4 without any problems, some are less prone to moisture contamination...not sure which.
Cheers Claude.

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Re: Which UK grade of brake fluid should I use??

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use DOT4. It`s boiling point is higher.
Also if you look in the owner`s manual it says to use DOT4 ;)
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Re: Which UK grade of brake fluid should I use??

Post by ducinthebay »

Don't use DOT 5. It is not compatible with a system that has use DOT 3 and 4.
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Re: Which UK grade of brake fluid should I use??

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Thanks for the help Dot4 it is then!

Graeme
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