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azrocketman · Apr 23rd, 2008, 10:25 AM

Be careful with the brake fluid (DOT 3 or DOT 4) near painted surfaces. It will attack and strip paint. DOT 5 is a silicone oil. I'm not sure that it will attack paint but it is probably a safer choice (for areas around finished surfaces).

Steve

Apr 23rd, 2008, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
azrocketman Nissan Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 351	Be careful with the brake fluid (DOT 3 or DOT 4) near painted surfaces. It will attack and strip paint. DOT 5 is a silicone oil. I'm not sure that it will attack paint but it is probably a safer choice (for areas around finished surfaces). Steve