Brake fluids are classified by both “dry boiling point” and “wet boiling point.” They are also classified by US Department of Transportation (DOT) rating, DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5, and DOT 5.1.
Dot 5 and Dot 5.1好很多,但是注意換和加的時候一定要按照手冊
Fluid Dry ERBP (°F) Wet ERBP (°F) Viscosity Limit Chemical
Grade @ 0.0% H2O @ 3.7% H2O (Cp @-40°F) Composition
DOT 3 401 284 1500 mm2/s Glycol Ether Based
DOT 4 446 311 1800 mm2/s Glycol Ether / Borate Ester
DOT 5 (SSBF) 500 356 900 mm2/s Silicone Based
DOT 5.1 500 356 900 mm2/s Borate Ester/ Glycol Ether