Originally Posted By: labman
Originally posted by S2000driver:
[QB] FYI-
Here's more info about the Honda fluid, if you care.
Why must I use Genuine Honda DOT 3 brake fluid?
Genuine Honda DOT 3 brake fluid is formulated to minimize water absorption under all conditions.
When tested in a mass spectrometer, Honda Brake Fluid had dramatically less dissolved copper material than the leading competitors, clear proof of superior corrosion protection.
Copper?Does Honda use copper or brass brake components? I have seen old master cylinders that were sleeved in brass, but I assumed they were retrofits. Sure a big surprise when you run a hone through them.
VERY IMPORTANT ALTHOUGH YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE HONDA BRANDED
DOT 3, AS ANY DOT 3 WILL PROVIDE THE SAME PROTECTION
AS OPPOSED TO NEWER DOT 4 WHICH HAS CERTAIN HARSHER INGREDIENTS THAT DO NOT WORK WELL WITH OLDER HONDA VEHICLES!!!!!
I BELIEVE SOMEONE ELSE BROUGHT UP THAT DOT 4 MAY CONTAIN SOME MORE CAUSTIC ADDITIVES THAT WHILE SAFE FOR NEWER MODELS CAN CAUSE EARLIER FAILURE RATES ON OLDER MODELS THAT WERE SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED FOR
DOT 3 ONLY.