What type of Brake Fluid to use

[Refuse1]

Ok, lots of threads dealing with the need to change brake fluid, but not much mention of what type of fluid. I saw one post indicating DOT 3 synthetic. What is the best replacement fluid to use?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Old Scout]

Opinions vary but either DOT 3 or 4 will work [think our 2003 came with DOT 3 but DOT 4 is advertised as being better for disc brake heating issues. Seems pretty much all brake fluid is now "synthetic."

[Algoma]

DOT 3 or 4. Most brands are synthetic. Don't use DOT 5 !

[OldForester]

Redlands Truck Service used Valvoline Premium Synthetic Brake Fluid in mine two year ago when they our brake flush, and it has worked fine.

[wa8yxm]

The Redlands recommendation carries a lot of weight with me..

I will only repeat one of the warnings. There are basically TWO types of brake fluid (It appears DOT-5 is the other type) and they do not mix well, in fact never mix them at all.

3 or 4 sholud do, And I'd listen to what Redlands used, those folks know RV's well..