is the bigger one for the clutch? and smaller for the breaks?

what do you fill the clutch one with?

 

the smaller is for the clutch bigger is for the brakes and i put dot 3 or dot 4 brake fluid in each

 

oh ok, the bigger (breaks i guess) is pretty low then.

what brand? or does it not really matter? they both take the same fluid??

what is the diff between the DOT 3 and 4?

 

Description: Brake fluid is a specially formulated liquid used in the brake hydraulic system. Brake fluid must meet one of three U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications. DOT3 and DOT4 are glycol-based fluids, which absorb water. DOT5 is a silicone-based fluid and does not absorb water. The main difference is that DOT3 and DOT4 absorb water, while DOT5 doesn't. Most cars use DOT 3 fluid from the factory.

Purpose: Since liquids can't be compressed, brake fluid transmits force to various parts of the braking system when you step on the brake pedal. Brake fluid must also have a high boiling point because of the heat generated during braking and must not freeze during cold temperatures. DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids also attract small amounts of water that may collect in the brake system.

What I found with a quick search. I believe the higher the DOT rating, the higher the boiling point.

 

 

go to your local honda dealership parts store, tell them you need break fluid for your year car / model. they'll most likely hand you a bottle of DOT3 Brake fluid. Bingo.

 

make sure that after you have opened a can of brake fluid, either use it or throw it away. Its not a keep it and top off affair like engine oil.

 

fill both with dot3,
small one = clutch
big one = brakes

 

if the brakes are low then i bet ur pads are getting worn check to see if they need replacing becuz if u keep adding fluid then wen u go to replace the pads u will have to compress the brake caliper to fit in the new pads and that will cause the fluid to overfill going everywhere so check that

 

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you can't use brake fluid after opening an old bottle? I did this for a while when my master clutch cyclinder was leaking... I kept a bottle of brake fluid with me in case the level go too low. Do you happen to know why this is or could explain it (i'm honestly curious)?

 

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you can't use brake fluid after opening an old bottle? I did this for a while when my master clutch cyclinder was leaking... I kept a bottle of brake fluid with me in case the level go too low. Do you happen to know why this is or could explain it (i'm honestly curious)?</TD></TR></TABLE>
me2

 

break=verb

brakes=noun

it's pretty hard to find dot 5 though. i went to my local autozone and i asked them about dot 5 and they were like wtf?

 

but if you say ''break'' light then its an adjective

 

do 5th gens come stock with dot3 or dot4?