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Can you put synthetic brake fluid on top of silicone brake fluid?
If the synthetic fluid is silicone based, yes. If it is a dot 3or 4 type, no.
What color is silicone brake fluid?
purple
Can you mix synthetic and regular brake fluid when bleeding brakes?
yes,,,, all brake fluid is synthetic. EXCEPT Dot 5 which you CANNOT mix only because it is silicone based.
What is silicone brake fluid called?
Dot 5
What is the correct brake fluid to use if I flush it out of my 1999 Trans Am?
BRAKE FLUID DOT 3 IS WHAT IT CALLS FOR You can use dot 4 also but never dot 5, it is silicone based and will not mix, it is for racing only.
Is brake fluid a coolant?
I would say any fluid could act as a coolant. Brake fluid DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 is a polyethylene glycol based fluid. DOT 5 is a silicone based fluid. DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 will absorb water, reduce its boiling point and degrade its performance.
What brake fluid should be used in a 1974 Super Beetle?
DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 (but NOT DOT 5, which is silicone brake fluid) can be used in your car.
What is the fluid used in Hydraulic brake?
Because oils damage rubber seals and hoses in the braking system, brake fluids are not petroleum-based. Most brake fluids used today are glycol-ether based, but mineral oil (Citroën liquide hydraulique minéral (LHM) and silicone (DOT 5) based fluids are also available.
Can Castro oil be used for brake fluid?
Only brake fluid can be used for brake fluid. Brake fluid is a glycol-based liquid - it's closer to antifreeze than to oil, but don't use antifreeze in it either. Only brake fluid.
What can happen if dot 5 or over brake fluid is added to a 2002 Lincoln ls?
DOT 5 is a silicone brake fluid and not compatible with the original fluid or components. IF the system is contaminated, take it SOON to a reputable shop for help.
Can you put silicone brake fluid in your car?
If it calls for dot 5, yes. If it has dot 3 or dot 4, no.
Has anybody developed a brake fluid that does not destroy paint?
silicone brake fluid, I think it is dot 6 or something like that, you have to remove all of the old fluid first, can't mix at all.. but that will have less brake fade and higher bubbling temps. they use it in race cars.
