Recent Mazdas in some market are fitted with a mild hybrid system utilising an ESP/brake by wire system and the service manual states to strictly use 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' which is DOT 3.
I have found the following on Mazda forums:
I have found the following on Mazda forums:
What specifications should I be looking for? I can't get hold of Mazda genuine and am wondering if Ravenol DOT 4 LV is sufficient.Brake Fluid of Mild Hybrid model only for applicable markets
Always make sure to use the Brake Fluids listed below for Brake by Wire (Electronically controlled brake unit) equipped for Mild Hybrid models. This is to prevent damages on rubber parts.
B060/BF25 DOT3 (CCI)
Safe Brake 16M/9M DOT4 (Clariant)
Hydraulan 404 DOT4 (BASF)
TOTAL HBF4 OEM+
Applying general standards such as FMVSS, DOT3/DOT4 is NOT sufficient to use.