GM Brake Fluid DOT 3 Recall

[iCurious]

GM DOT 3 Recall

Well this is unfortunate. I've been using this fluid and did recall seeing some sediments and thought it was normal.

 

[GMBoy]

When I working in GM plants we sometimes got contaminated brake fluid. We always caught it before being introduced to the assembly line thanks to tests done to every bulk container before loading to the line. Dupont is not very trustworthy in my opinion. We have had debris on fluid, off color fluid, out of spec water levels etc. They ship to the plants in a large white/opaque containers that the brake fill equipment pulls directly from and they sit outside in the elements.

 

[iCurious]

When I working in GM plants we sometimes got contaminated brake fluid. We always caught it before being introduced to the assembly line thanks to tests done to every bulk container before loading to the line. Dupont is not very trustworthy in my opinion. We have had debris on fluid, off color fluid, out of spec water levels etc. They ship to the plants in a large white/opaque containers that the brake fill equipment pulls directly from and they sit outside in the elements.

What have got me interested into GM DOT 3 was because a member here provide information it is one of the best DOT 3 one can get. It has a high wet boiling point.

Guess I am just gonna stick with Prestone MAX DOT 3 from now on.

 

[rubberchicken]

Why not go with a Dot 4 brake fluid ?

 

[iCurious]

Why not go with a Dot 4 brake fluid ?

It absorbs moisture earlier. And it's just preference.

 

[ripcord]

Why not go with a Dot 4 brake fluid ?

Like iCourious mentioned, it absorbs moisture faster so must be replaced more often. The main advantage of DOT 4 is that it has a bit higher boiling point.