Help! What DOT brake fluid for my 360?

Vicky360 · Jun 15th, 2007, 11:01

Hi
I have a 360 GLT injection and it is in need of more brake fluid. I noticed an old thread saying that brake fluid vanishes and it certainly does. However I have foolishly mislaid my owners manual and threw out the last (empty) bottle of brake fluid and now need some more. I think it's DOT4 but am I right and how much difference would it make if I used the wrong one....
I would be really grateful for some information
thanks

CTCNetwork · Jun 15th, 2007, 11:16

Hi,

It is most likely that Dot4 has been used on your system.. I douubt that Dot5 would have been used..

However, something to consider is: when was the last time the brake fluid was changed? If 2 years or more you should be considering a flush/bleed of the brake system anyway.
This would be an ideal time to top up on fluid and have the right type..

Also, if you are loosing brake fluid to this degree (requiring a top-up) then where is the fluid leaking from??
This would also be something to consider and rectify...

Des. . .

4 forty · Jun 15th, 2007, 11:17

you are safe with dot 4 see below for all fliuds,oil,

http://www.ew2.lubesinfo.com/framese...=1156&langid=1

paul

Chris_C · Jun 15th, 2007, 11:29

Agreed with Des, in both the fact it probably needs a flush (has it been done in the last 2 years?) and the fact that 300's really don't loose fluid, my 1.4 I never had to top up even between changes, and the one time I had to top up my 1.7 I found one of the rear cylinders leaking.

Just remember that the usual suspects for leaking do so onto your linings/pads, reducing braking efficiency even more!

Vicky360 · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:40

Thank you for your help. It's really appreciated as I do want the dear old car to keep going as well as possible.
So I will get the brake system flushed and get the cylinders checked. I think a rear cylinder used to leak but thought it had been fixed. Perhaps not... so thanks again.

Jun 15th, 2007, 11:01	#1
Vicky360 New Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2007 23:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chesterfield	Help! What DOT brake fluid for my 360? Hi I have a 360 GLT injection and it is in need of more brake fluid. I noticed an old thread saying that brake fluid vanishes and it certainly does. However I have foolishly mislaid my owners manual and threw out the last (empty) bottle of brake fluid and now need some more. I think it's DOT4 but am I right and how much difference would it make if I used the wrong one.... I would be really grateful for some information thanks

Jun 15th, 2007, 11:16	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, It is most likely that Dot4 has been used on your system.. I douubt that Dot5 would have been used.. However, something to consider is: when was the last time the brake fluid was changed? If 2 years or more you should be considering a flush/bleed of the brake system anyway. This would be an ideal time to top up on fluid and have the right type.. Also, if you are loosing brake fluid to this degree (requiring a top-up) then where is the fluid leaking from?? This would also be something to consider and rectify... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jun 15th, 2007, 11:17	#3
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	fluid recomendations you are safe with dot 4 see below for all fliuds,oil, http://www.ew2.lubesinfo.com/framese...=1156&langid=1 paul

Jun 15th, 2007, 11:29	#4
Chris_C Gopher Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southampton or Isle of Wight View Photos By: Chris_C	Agreed with Des, in both the fact it probably needs a flush (has it been done in the last 2 years?) and the fact that 300's really don't loose fluid, my 1.4 I never had to top up even between changes, and the one time I had to top up my 1.7 I found one of the rear cylinders leaking. Just remember that the usual suspects for leaking do so onto your linings/pads, reducing braking efficiency even more! __________________ 2003 S60 D5 SE 1989 340GL - Fake - Gallery Project Thread - Spare parts car turned motorsport plaything. 8 more valves, 277 more cc's Previously, a lot of various 300s

Jun 15th, 2007, 12:40	#5
Vicky360 New Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2007 23:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chesterfield	Thank you for your help. It's really appreciated as I do want the dear old car to keep going as well as possible. So I will get the brake system flushed and get the cylinders checked. I think a rear cylinder used to leak but thought it had been fixed. Perhaps not... so thanks again.

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