DOT 4 for mine for as long as I can remember.
MIKE R
----- Original Message -----
From: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
To: 'Ray Kunst' <RKunst@C-K.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 8:56 AM
Subject: RE: Brake fluid: Whats the deal?
> Geez, I've been using DOT 4 for a couple of years in my A and since
I got my
> B in Jan. Good brakes and no ill effects, so far.
> My guess, and it is only a guess, is that DOT 4 was not avail when
said MC
> were originally produced and the phrase was meant to prevent use of
less
> than DOT 3.
> I'm certainly curious to hear more learned opinions though.
>
> Safety Fast!
> Gordie Bird
> 62 MGA (GT LMA all the way)
> 80 MGB (GT LMA and new rotors and pads)
> 86 Audi 4kq
>
> > He showed me that the Master Cylinder had the phrase USE ONLY
> > DOT 3 BRAKE
> > FLUID.
> > I called up tech support (the next day) at Moss Motors.
> > Tech Support told me to use only DOT 3.
> > Who is right?
> > I now have DOT 3 in my car.
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