GRUPO 4

• Gutierrez Bazalar, Sergio

• Matos Pilco, Nilfret
• Zavaleta Galecio, Fernando
 DOT 3:

They are made from cheaper glycol ethers.

They must meet these requirements: dry
boiling point of 205 ºC, wet boiling point of
140 ºC and viscosity of 1,500 cSt. It absorbs
water easily, so it loses its properties faster
and facilitates corrosion in the brake system.
 DOT 4:

They are also based on glycol

ethers, but contain borate esters,
which increase some properties,
such as wet and dry boiling
points, to 155 and 230 degrees,
respectively. Brake fluids that
meet this standard are more
stable and are the most widely
used commercially. Although their
boiling point is higher when they
start working, at the moment they
absorb wáter.
 DOT 5:
• They have a boiling point of 260 ºC and a
synthetic base, so they should never be mixed
with DOT 3 or DOT 4. They are designed for
vehicles that spend a long time without
moving. They are not generally recommended
by manufacturers because of the low air
solubility of their bases, which give a spongy
feel to the brake pedal.
 DOT 5.1
• They are DOT 4 brake fluids that meet DOT
level 5 standards for boiling point and
viscosity. Its dry boiling point is 270 ºC, wet
180 ºC and a viscosity of 900 cSt. This low
viscosity is its main defect, since it increases
the risk of leaks in the brake circuit.