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Jul 13, 2011 | 09:29 PM

donxwhite@yahoo.com

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Silicon(dot5)brake\clutch fluid

Has anyone used the silicon(dot5) brake\clutch fluid in thier 2nd gen? Will it hurt my 86 rx7 na?

Jul 13, 2011 | 09:46 PM

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Do not use DOT 5 fluid in your car without flushing the system completely, and I mean completely! You will likely damage the seals, resulting in brake failure.

Dot 3/4 is perfectly fine, use that.

Jul 13, 2011 | 09:54 PM

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DOT 3, 4 or 5.1 (NOT to be confused with DOT 5) all work. I use Motul DOT 5.1 in all my cars without issue.

Do not use DOT 5.

Jul 13, 2011 | 09:57 PM

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dot 5 is not hygroscopic (doesnt absorb water)

Jul 13, 2011 | 09:58 PM

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dot 4 is fine unless you autocross or brake a lot from high speeds. even at that point i would go better rotors/pads before worring about brake fluid.

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