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Model-specific brake fluid

Automaker Opel uses DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid in its models. This fluid is compliant with the components in the respective brake systems and must not be mixed together in a brake system assembly!

Mixing can lead to the following complaints:

  • Excessive brake pedal travel
  • "Spongy" feel in the brake pedal
  • Loss of brake fluid

Brake fluid table

Designation

Vehicle

DOT 3

Campo, Brava, Monterey, Frontera, Trooper, Midi, Rascal

DOT 4

Omega, Insignia, Calibra, Corsa, Kadett, Nova, Astra

Repair note

If the brake fluid can no longer be clearly identified, the brake system should be bled and refilled using the brake fluid specified by the manufacturer.

DOT 4 brake fluid is more aggressive than DOT 3 and can cause rubber components to swell up and ultimately lead to complete failure of the brake system. If a brake system designed to use DOT 3 fluid was inadvertently filled with DOT 4 fluid, all rubber parts and brake hoses in the brake system must be replaced as a precautionary measure.

Please observe the maintenance and repair notes provided by the vehicle manufacturer in this context.

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