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kong

New Member

• Jan 18, 2009

• #1

Got To Change My Rear Brake Caliper On My 200 P38 Vogue, Is Dot 4 Brake Fluid O.k?
Cheers Guys.

 

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andydclements

Active Member

• Jan 18, 2009

• #2

Just don't use 5.0

 

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gavbriggs

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2009

• #3

depends if yr putting it in or on it!!!

 

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grahamcairns

New Member

• Jan 18, 2009

• #4

dot four is the only brake fluid you should use for this type of car

 

Irishrover

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2009

• #5

Yep-it's fine and what was originally specified.

 

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kong

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• Jan 18, 2009

• #6

thanks for your replies fellas.

 

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• Jan 18, 2009

• #7

full fluid change procedure in rave manual

 

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Frank_38

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• Mar 22, 2025

• #8

...just to be on the safe side:
I don't know what was used before. Can I just top up? I wanted to buy this:

LIQUI MOLY Brake Fluid DOT 4 | 1 L |
Specifications/approvals: FMVSS 116 DOT 3/116 DOT 4 | ISO 4925 Class 3/4925 Class 4 | SAE J 1703/J 1704

Thanks!

 

kermit_rr

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Full Member

• Mar 22, 2025

• #9

Yes dot4 for the brakes, that's what will be in there now.
Have you checked your brake pads recently? They are probably worn and some might need replacing

 

Mark Piercy

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Full Member

• Mar 22, 2025

• #10

Dot 4 all day

 

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Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

• Mar 25, 2025

• #11

Frank_38 said:

...just to be on the safe side:
I don't know what was used before. Can I just top up? I wanted to buy this:

LIQUI MOLY Brake Fluid DOT 4 | 1 L |
Specifications/approvals: FMVSS 116 DOT 3/116 DOT 4 | ISO 4925 Class 3/4925 Class 4 | SAE J 1703/J 1704

Thanks!

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Very rare to need topping up. Follow the rear brake lines down, especially where they cross over the rear axle. Check for any dampness. If you have stainless steel braided flexis then check the ends for weeping.