Johnsen’s Silicone DOT 5 Brake Fluid is essentially non-hygroscopic compared to conventional brake fluids, absorbing less than one percent by weight of water.
Features:
Specially formulated hydraulic brake fluid that provides superior benefits
Not to be used in ABS systems
Brake Fluid Comparison Chart
Fluid Type
Compatible With
Quality
Chemical Composition
Minimum Dry Boiling Point
Minimum Wet Boiling Point
DOT 3
DOT 3 Brake Systems
Good
Glycol Ether
401°F
284°F
DOT 4
DOT 3 & DOT 4 Brake Systems
Better
Glycol Ether, Borate Ester
446°F
311°F
DOT 5.1
DOT 3, DOT 4 & DOT 5.1 Brake Systems
Best
Glycol Ether, Borate Ester
518°F
374°F
DOT 5
DOT 5 Brake Systems ONLY
Specialty
Silicone
500°F
356°F
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