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Mark Ruset · 11-23-2009, 12:52 PM

dot 5 is silicon based and is not compatible with dot 3 or 4. I tried dot 5 and experienced a master cylinder failure a year later. Even with all new components most of the assembly of seals are with dot 3. There will be a compatability issue in the future.

11-23-2009, 12:52 PM	#2
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Brake Fluid dot 5 is silicon based and is not compatible with dot 3 or 4. I tried dot 5 and experienced a master cylinder failure a year later. Even with all new components most of the assembly of seals are with dot 3. There will be a compatability issue in the future. __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK