Brake fluid DOT3 vs DOT4

[Crazypierre]

Hi Gents
Can't find DOT3 anywhere. Would DOT4 cause any damage to the components or it is OK to use despite the reservoir stating DOT3?
Cheers
Pete

[mirafioriman]

DOT4 or DOT 5.1 (which I use) will be fine. DOT3 is the minimum standard, the others are just newer and higher spec fluids which will perform better, e.g. boil at a higher temperature. Not that you will probably notice much difference except in your wallet!

[Crazypierre]

Thanks Dave, much obliged.
How's that nice green 132 of your's?
(Always liked those. Another aunt of mine had a nice silever metallic one with all the extras on it and sports wheels with very low profile tyres on it-lovely car, expect it was full of rust everywhere!)
Pete

[mirafioriman]

No progress on the green 132 yet, except it is now nice and dry in the garage. I'm still trying to reluctantly sell my Supermirafiori auto so I can get the Argenta inside for the winter and buy some 130 parts to get the bodywork done on that. There are just not enough hours in the day!