brake shoe question
2013 f150 4x4 CC 60,000 miles Dealer says I need new front brake shoes and rotors , rear brakes shortly Only shoes they have are Ford shoes and I would like something with less dust. Front wheel...
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BenK wrote:
As a just in case...DO NOT use DOT5 silicone brake fluid...a good mechanic will question your usage...it is racing brake fluid
DOT4 is the highest DOT brake fluid for street usage
well actually DOT5.1 is a non silcone brake fluid with higher boiling point and less water absorption than DOT4. And it is compatible with DOT4 and is for street use.
It's boiling point, wet or dry is about 40C higher than DOT4 spec and even higher than DOT 5.1
But then one can find specific DOT4 fluids with a boiling point spec near DOT5.1 as well.
However, it is about 3x the cost of DOt4.
But yes, stay away from DOT5
