Posted by Paul ( in NY) [12.64.120.164] on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 21:51:18 :
In Reply to: Brake fluid question... posted by Steve in NJ [68.196.64.155] on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 19:40:57 :
I use Dot 5.1 in all my trucks. DOT 5.1 is synthetic....NOT Silicone. It has a dry boil point of 500 degrees F. My NAPA dealer gets it for me. Here is the Federal Mogal link for more info. Its also compatible with DOT 3 or 4
http://www.federalmogul.com/en/AftermarketSolutions/NorthAmerica/BrakingSolutions/Products/BrakeFluids-HydraulicParts/FerodoBrakeFluid/Dot5.1-RacingBrakeFluids/
Paul