Brake fluid warning

[LandyAndy]

I meant to post this the other day after a chat with the local mechanic.
VERY IMPORTANT.
Only get Dot4 or super Dot4 for your landy.
NEVER put Dot5(silicone) fluid in.Dot5 is not compatible at all with lower spec fluids,and the result is all brake lines/components will need replacing due to the contamination!!!!!!!BIG$$$$ to fix.
HOWEVER,Rocky(the mechanic) belives the new Dot5.1 spec fluids just released have been designed to stop these contamination issues and will happily mix with Dot4 spec fluids.
Best sticking to Dot4 or Super Dot4(higher boil point) to be sure!!!!
Andrew

[mcrover]

Is this model specific or all Landies.

I only use DOT 4 in my landy anyway as DOT 5 is too pricey for me but is meant for ABS and high tech brake systems.

[LandyAndy]

ALL VEHICLES!!!!!
If it says DOT 5 only use it,you will get the same cross contamination by tipping Dot4 in a Dot5 system!!!!.
Only very new or hi-performance vehicles will have the Dot5 fluid.
Disco2 and lower are Dot4.
Andrew