Beware of the "simple" brake job tasks

[bronsin]

Uh thats all great but the Yaris takes DOT 4 maybe DOT 3 brake fluid!

I dont remember what 5.1 is but I THINK its toally different from 3 or 4 and isnt supposed to be mixed with them OR the rubber seals.

Ignor this if you have a 2013 take takes 5.1 (if a 2013 does)

Also...maybe 5.1 will be OK in spite of the above?

Anyone want to chime in on this?

Just trying to keep you safe my friend!

[UberSilver]

I think your thinking of DOT5 Silicon base. DOT 5.1 is a higher boiling point(about 60*f). I've found it go's bad in a shorter time(about 1 year)then 3 or 4.

Originally Posted by bronsin

Uh thats all great but the Yaris takes DOT 4 maybe DOT 3 brake fluid!

I dont remember what 5.1 is but I THINK its toally different from 3 or 4 and isnt supposed to be mixed with them OR the rubber seals.

Ignor this if you have a 2013 take takes 5.1 (if a 2013 does)

Also...maybe 5.1 will be OK in spite of the above?

Anyone want to chime in on this?

Just trying to keep you safe my friend!

[Geoff Peace]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Uh thats all great but the Yaris takes DOT 4 maybe DOT 3 brake fluid!

I dont remember what 5.1 is but I THINK its toally different from 3 or 4 and isnt supposed to be mixed with them OR the rubber seals.

Ignor this if you have a 2013 take takes 5.1 (if a 2013 does)

Also...maybe 5.1 will be OK in spite of the above?

Anyone want to chime in on this?

Just trying to keep you safe my friend!

Dot 3, 4 and 5.1 are all compatible. The only diference is the boiling point. 4 higher than 3. 5.1 higher than 4. Dot 5 is silicone based and is NOT compatible with the others.
Regards Geoff Peace.