Brake Fluid ?'s

Lowrance

Lowrance

I recently bought Motul Dot 4 fluid instead of the Dot 5.1 that's recommended. Anyone replaced the factory fluid with Dot 4? Any problems in doing so? Thanks -Chris
Lowrance

Lowrance

DOT 4 will work fine.
loony888

loony888

Dry boiling point Wet boiling point
DOT 3 205 °C (401 °F) 140 °C (284 °F)
DOT 4 230 °C (446 °F) 155 °C (311 °F)
DOT 5 260 °C (500 °F) 180 °C (356 °F)
DOT 5.1 270 °C (518 °F) 190 °C (374 °F)
Lowrance

Lowrance

Do not use DOT 5 whatever you do. Will ruin your brake system by destroying seals.

John
loony888

loony888

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