DOT 5.1 brake fluid

[Al]

DOT 5.1 is compatible with non-metal, same type formula as 3/4.


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From: "Max Hoepli" <mhoepli at vif.com>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 4:14 PM
To: "'Al S'" <streichea001 at hawaii.rr.com>; <Quattro at audifans.com>
Subject: RE: DOT 5.1 brake fluid

> NO,
>
> As far as I know the non-metal parts are not compatible to be with DOT 5,
> just stay with DOT 3 or 4. 4 is better since it has a higher boiling 
> point.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] 
> On
> Behalf Of Al S
> Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 04:55
> To: Quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: DOT 5.1 brake fluid
>
> Can I use DOT 5.1, a polyethylene-glycol based fluid, in place of DOT 4,
> which is very hygroscopic?
> Thanks
>
> '90 80
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