My moped brakes just froze up when the temperature changed. I just bled them for the 2nd time in the past month. The front keeps locking up. Thank God the rear brakes are cable
Nice overview! I've recently been checking out and bought some Bosch ESI6. It exceeds DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 standards plus has some other benefits and it's not even crazy expensive.
Thanks for this video. I'm a new driver and just bought my first car (a Pontiac g3 2010) and I am gonna be changing the brakes and need all the info I can get on car stuff. Thanks. My dad has a bottle of DOT3 brake fluid for his old Hyundai I used to drive and I think I can use that for my Pontiac but I wanna be sure first.
@@orboakin8074 btw you can use dot 5.1 with dot 3/4 systems too. It will provide better braking as it compresses less, and the boiling point is higher so it will not fade as easily. Also since it can absorb more water before it degrades compared to dot 3, 3-4 years of dot 5.1 will be the same as 2 years of dot 3, so it will be better and cheaper too.
My question is I never heard any grinding but my break pedal went straight to the floor and it really really slowed down and finally it stopped but it took a while just wondering is that brake fluid material or would that be new brakes?
As far as I have seen, there isn't any non-synthetic DOT 4. Sometimes there will be bottles that specifically say "synthetic" but it's just something to get someone to buy it over another brand. The last brake fluid that I have heard of that isn't synthetic is DOT 2 (it's based on mineral oil).
I accidentally put dot 4 in a dot 5 system. Now the brakes are grabbing a little bit. I'm Going to flush it. Do you think there may be any long term damage from doing this?
Hi. so i noticed my brake pedal a bit stiff after i refilled my brake fluids but did not bleed the brakes. Would this be the main cause of a stiff brake pedal? thanks
It would be weird for just a top-off to cause that. A faulty brake booster or clogged brake line could be the cause, but it's definitely something I can't tell for sure without messing with it myself. Also, this may be obvious for some people, but did you start up the engine yet since pressing the pedal a few times? The brake booster has a reserve of vacuum to assist a little bit after the engine is off, but then it stops providing the usual assist. Starting the engine will get the vacuum brake booster (or hydraulic booster, if it has that) to help with braking again.
@@CarsSimplified Thanks im trying to eliminate the causes as well. brake pads are new rotors are 2.5 years old calipers only at 90000km havent done a brake flush for 2.5 years ive booked my mechanic. ill let you know the issue 😅
Correction : dot 5 works with the brake system it is not compatible with the fluid you would need to flush and clean the system completely if you were to add DOT 5 originally they claimed that it could be mixed but later realized it couldn't, how do i know this I've had DOT 5 in my 67 Camaro which has a 2011 brake system in it for 14 years prior to that I Had in it a 1988 Corvette system in it which I also ran DOT 5 Silicone DOT 5 Silicone is awesome if you don't drive your car in the winter or it sits for long intervals as it does not absorb water Dot 5 has a higher boiling point but it gives you a slightly softer pedal which is noticeable however the tradeoff is that my brake system looks brand new as the day I put in as no moisture is attracted to it all these systems have used a DOT 3 rated master cylinder with no ill effects. it also does not damage paint as the other fluids do
Try not to laugh at brake fluid - it absorbs water, helping corrosion and lowering boiling point, it strips paint, it holds an air bubble well and it is nasty for your skin and kidneys. There's not a light oil that'd do the job?
@@kalani1987 Would you rather be cheap about it now and potentially pay big later or pay for the correct fluids now and not have to worry about it later?
@@kalani1987 I would rather pay a little more knowing I'm getting the parts and fluids that are within spec of the design of the engine/vehicle. After market parts and fluids are not guaranteed and are often less than the original OEM specs. I would rather pay more knowing what I'm getting than to be sorry later having to replace the engine or taking the car to the salvage yard way too early! I took an Uber ride yesterday in a Prius. The guy had 380,000 miles on his car and he said that he gets his vehicle serviced only at the dealership.
Thank God for the Internet. I can find information this quick
My moped brakes just froze up when the temperature changed. I just bled them for the 2nd time in the past month.
The front keeps locking up. Thank God the rear brakes are cable
Very informative , I took in every word, thank you Jack Murphy
Very well explained. Thank you
Great video! Clear and concise information.
Nice overview! I've recently been checking out and bought some Bosch ESI6. It exceeds DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 standards plus has some other benefits and it's not even crazy expensive.
Thanks! That sounds like fancy stuff! Have you put it in any of your vehicles yet?
@@CarsSimplified Not yet. Have a brake upgrade for my purple Impreza. Will switch to it when I do.
@@802Garage Be careful, Subaru Impreza uses DOT 3 ( AP RACING R1 is a good option ).
@@mdev8846 You can use DOT 4, 5.1, or Bosch ESI6 in place of DOT3 without any risk of harm. All are upgrades.
Did the wet / dry thing get explained?
Excellent information!
Thanks for this video. I'm a new driver and just bought my first car (a Pontiac g3 2010) and I am gonna be changing the brakes and need all the info I can get on car stuff. Thanks. My dad has a bottle of DOT3 brake fluid for his old Hyundai I used to drive and I think I can use that for my Pontiac but I wanna be sure first.
you sure can put old brake fluid, but it absorbs water, fresh will be better
@@AdityaDwivedi125 many thanks friend
@@orboakin8074 btw you can use dot 5.1 with dot 3/4 systems too. It will provide better braking as it compresses less, and the boiling point is higher so it will not fade as easily. Also since it can absorb more water before it degrades compared to dot 3, 3-4 years of dot 5.1 will be the same as 2 years of dot 3, so it will be better and cheaper too.
My question is I never heard any grinding but my break pedal went straight to the floor and it really really slowed down and finally it stopped but it took a while just wondering is that brake fluid material or would that be new brakes?
What is the shelf life of a dot 3 Castrol brake fluid
How long does it last after open
Years, *if* your container is 100% airtight
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How about dot 4 regular vs dot 4 synthetic?
As far as I have seen, there isn't any non-synthetic DOT 4. Sometimes there will be bottles that specifically say "synthetic" but it's just something to get someone to buy it over another brand. The last brake fluid that I have heard of that isn't synthetic is DOT 2 (it's based on mineral oil).
Is hydraulic Dot 3 damage the standard 2005,chevy truck ?when it states dot3
I accidentally put dot 4 in a dot 5 system.
Now the brakes are grabbing a little bit.
I'm Going to flush it. Do you think there may be any long term damage from doing this?
Hi. so i noticed my brake pedal a bit stiff after i refilled my brake fluids but did not bleed the brakes. Would this be the main cause of a stiff brake pedal?
thanks
It would be weird for just a top-off to cause that. A faulty brake booster or clogged brake line could be the cause, but it's definitely something I can't tell for sure without messing with it myself.
Also, this may be obvious for some people, but did you start up the engine yet since pressing the pedal a few times? The brake booster has a reserve of vacuum to assist a little bit after the engine is off, but then it stops providing the usual assist. Starting the engine will get the vacuum brake booster (or hydraulic booster, if it has that) to help with braking again.
@@CarsSimplified Thanks
im trying to eliminate the causes as well.
brake pads are new
rotors are 2.5 years old
calipers only at 90000km
havent done a brake flush for 2.5 years
ive booked my mechanic. ill let you know the issue 😅
Brrrrakrrr fluid very helpful made carr go good sir. thnak you sir.
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Can I use dot 4 on a dot 3 car?
Yes you can use dot 4 in a dot 3 system but cannot use dot 3 in a system that calls for dot 4
@@Michael-uo4jj Thank you :)
I use valvoline for everything.
people would like to know about paint damage
Correction : dot 5 works with the brake system it is not compatible with the fluid you would need to flush and clean the system completely if you were to add DOT 5 originally they claimed that it could be mixed but later realized it couldn't, how do i know this I've had DOT 5 in my 67 Camaro which has a 2011 brake system in it for 14 years prior to that I Had in it a 1988 Corvette system in it which I also ran DOT 5 Silicone DOT 5 Silicone is awesome if you don't drive your car in the winter or it sits for long intervals as it does not absorb water Dot 5 has a higher boiling point but it gives you a slightly softer pedal which is noticeable however the tradeoff is that my brake system looks brand new as the day I put in as no moisture is attracted to it all these systems have used a DOT 3 rated master cylinder with no ill effects. it also does not damage paint as the other fluids do
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What are you saying
Try not to laugh at brake fluid -
it absorbs water, helping corrosion and lowering boiling point, it strips paint, it holds an air bubble well
and it is nasty for your skin and kidneys.
There's not a light oil that'd do the job?
He’s nice but I’m confused. 🤔 my fault I’m dumb
Just buy the OEM breakfluid from your local dealership! It's usually best to use all OEM parts and replacement fluids.
Also the most expensive
@@kalani1987 Would you rather be cheap about it now and potentially pay big later or pay for the correct fluids now and not have to worry about it later?
@@driversteve9345 you can buy OEM fluids at other places than your local dealership. Why pay their overhead when you can buy cheaper elsewhere!
@@kalani1987 I would rather pay a little more knowing I'm getting the parts and fluids that are within spec of the design of the engine/vehicle. After market parts and fluids are not guaranteed and are often less than the original OEM specs.
I would rather pay more knowing what I'm getting than to be sorry later having to replace the engine or taking the car to the salvage yard way too early!
I took an Uber ride yesterday in a Prius. The guy had 380,000 miles on his car and he said that he gets his vehicle serviced only at the dealership.
Good info. Thank you