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J-AE86
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Recommends Dot 3 brake fluid can i use dot 4? Fri, 13 June 2003 08:07 Go to next message
hey guys my brake fluid is running low, and it recommended dot 3 but i got dot 4 is it ok if i use it ? it won't bust any lines or start leaking ? this is for a 4age 86kw rwd engine ae86 stock brakes.

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Re: Recommends Dot 3 brake fluid can i use dot 4? Fri, 13 June 2003 09:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
we spoke about this at tafe a few weeks ago and my tafe teacher said to use dot 3 if it recomends it. i cant remember for what car but there was one he said had some pretty major problems when someone someone used dot 4 instead of 3. so id just put it dot 3 to be safe however i doubt you would have any problems.
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RobST162
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Re: Recommends Dot 3 brake fluid can i use dot 4? Fri, 13 June 2003 09:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
can't you get stuff that says, 'suitable for both dot3 and dot4 applications'?
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Re: Recommends Dot 3 brake fluid can i use dot 4? Fri, 13 June 2003 12:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
If you have dot 3 you can use dot 4...

You can use higher numbers but not lower ones...
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Re: Recommends Dot 3 brake fluid can i use dot 4? Fri, 13 June 2003 13:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
The dot 3&4 refers to boiling point of the b/fluid.I wouldnt recommend putting dot 4 in the new landcruisers with ABS weve had a few in abs m/cylinders (aprox $1500ea) in under warrenty for not operating correctly. Low brake fluid indicates 2 either 2 things 1/a leak or 2/ low brake pads and/or shoes checkem,- dont fill end forget.

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Re: Recommends Dot 3 brake fluid can i use dot 4? Sat, 14 June 2003 06:41 Go to previous message
We use Dot 4 and super Dot 4 at work... I read the label one day and it said "Suitable for all Dot 3 applications"... This was a Castrol bottle so just have a read of the label and that should tell you...

And as Flem said, check your pads and linings (if any)...
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