Curiously enough, there hasn't been any questions raised about switching to a better grade of brake fluid on the forums (or at least my search-fu is not good enough when using "DOT4 vs. DOT5/ DOT5.1 / DOT 4 & DOT 5.1
) and I am curious if anyone is running them?
I had thought about switching to a DOT4 when I flush my brake fluid again and debated on whether or not I wanted to use DOT5 (my only experience with DOT5 is that it is often used in race vehicles & motorcycles,) but there are a couple issues with DOT5. First of all is that while DOT5 does not rust out the system (it is not hydroscopic like DOT 3,4, & 5.1) due to its silicone base; it does require all the rubber lines, gaskets, and non-metallic components be replace when switching from DOT 3 or 4. The second issue is that due to its viscosity differences, it is not suitible for ABS (according to what I have found about it on Google at least.)
I came across a "DOT5.1" which is a polyethylene glycol based fluid like DOT3 & DOT4, but I have no real information other than it is used in fleet, HD, and racing applications. Anyone have any experience with this fluid?