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Brake fluid

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jardoo, Mar 20, 2019.

  1. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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    jardoo

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    so I had to get my brake fluid replaced and they only had dot4 when my manual says I need dot3

    Am I ok with the dot4?

    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    You can use either Dot 3 or Dot 4 with these trucks
     
  3. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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    Yes you're fine with DOT 4
     
  4. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:55 PM
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    Thanks guys.
     
  5. Mar 21, 2019 at 12:05 AM
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    They're both glycol-ether based. DOT 4 just has a higher boiling point. You'll have problems mixing and using DOT 5 which is silicone based.
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2019 at 5:02 AM
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    Oh also, I had to replace the passenger rigid brake line. They used an FJ cruiser part, that should be fine, right ?
     
  7. Mar 21, 2019 at 6:14 AM
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    DOT4 will make your clutch pedal even more sluggish in the cold. But DOT3, DOT4 and DOT5.1 are completely fine for auto trucks.
    If it works it works. It's just tube.
     
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