PolyKarbon Posted August 30, 2004 Report Posted August 30, 2004 Alright, the brakes need DOT4 fluid, I know that. But when I went to the store to get some, I accidently got DOT3 (dont ask how I fucked that up). So whats the difference, and are my brakes screwed? If they are, oh well, who needs a rear brake anyway, I'll do without for a bit. Quote
frocashmoney24 Posted August 30, 2004 Report Posted August 30, 2004 you can use either DOT3 or DOT4 on a banshee Quote
2Smoker Posted August 30, 2004 Report Posted August 30, 2004 I think you're alright, in the Clymer sercive manual it says DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid is fine for the brakes...I have heard here to use DOT4 but I would just bleed all the fluid out of your brake and put new DOT4 in to be on the safe side. Quote
Hiram Posted August 30, 2004 Report Posted August 30, 2004 The main difference is the boiling temp. of each. The DOT3 has a lower boiling Temp. then the DOT4 so this could lead to constanly having to bleed your brakes to get rid of air caused from hard braking that can cause the DOT3 to boil. Just bleed it all out and use DOT4, trust me it's a pain to have to bleed them if you brake hard on a ride Quote
rebelbanshee2 Posted August 30, 2004 Report Posted August 30, 2004 youre fine. as long as it wasnt dot5 you are good Quote
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