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Brakes for track days

19K views 63 replies 18 participants last post by  vincentyang246  
should I put also use DOT 5 brake fluid?
Do not put DOT 5 fluid in your car.

DOT 5 fluid is silicone-based, and is chemically incompatible with the glycol-based DOT 3 & 4 fluids listed in the car’s owners manual.

The practical differences between DOT 3 and 4 are boiling point and water absorption. DOT 4 has a higher boiling point, enabling it to handle higher brake temps better. But it can also be more water-absorbent, necessitating more frequent brake fluid changes.

There’s also DOT 5.1 brake fluid, which is glycol-based and compatible with 3 & 4. I don’t know offhand if there’s a reason it’s not approved for the BRZ/GR86.