03 civic with 35000 miles on it. i havent changed the brake oil and would like to change it. what oil you would prefer ? its DOT 3. any specific brand ?

 

first off, DO NOT i repeat DO NOT put oil in your master cylinder. it isnt brake oil, it is brake fluid. there is a major difference. unless you want to replace EVERYTHING. 1 drop of oil will kill your brake system. i would use what the manufacturer uses. i have always used toyota in the lexus's and if i remember i used toyota dot 3 in my civic.

 

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Brake fluid? I used Honda DOT3, but noticed no difference between that and the autoparts stuff. You can also use DOT4, but it's overkill for a daily driver.

 

brake fluid? shouldn't need to be changed, its really just hydraulic fluid.

 

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Yes, it needs to be changed regularly. It absorbs moisture, is broken down by heat from the braking system, and can boil and vaporize causing air to build up in the lines.

 

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no it isnt. you can use tranny fluid in place of hydraulic fluid. brake fluid if i remember is sillicone based and water soluible. if you put any kind of oil in it, all the seals will swell up and become useless.

 

i am aware of diffrent types of fluids. i made a mistake by saing oil. I meant brake fluid. so any brand is fine then ?

 

I would just stick with OEM brake fluid from Honda, unless you plan on racing and have an upgraded brake system.

 

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I would say yes any brand will work its more of a preferance. I prefer Honda Dot3.