DOT 3 Vs. DOT 4 Brake Fluid

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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Default DOT 3 Vs. DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Just wondering did the integra rear brake conversion and heard some here say on fluids. Just wondering if a DOT 4 fluid will make the car stop harder and brake faster then a DOT 3 fluid? Running all stock components stock SI front brakes with all stock SI Brake lines and 90' LS rear brakes with a 90' 40/40 prop valve. Will it make a difference running a DOT 4 over a DOT 3 fluid?

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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Basically the same fluid. I beleive the Dot 4 withstands to higher heat and doesn't compress as much, so it makes the pedal stiffer.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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Default Re: DOT 3 Vs. DOT 4 Brake Fluid (ys1civic)

dot 4 just has a higher boiling point, unless you are driving on a track or towing something you wont know the difference
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crx Jimmy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dot 4 just has a higher boiling point, unless you are driving on a track or towing something you wont know the difference</TD></TR></TABLE>
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