Swapping a Dot-3 cap for Dot-4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

s/c ss · 11-01-2016, 09:02 PM

A lot of us have changed out the factory Dot-3 fluid for Dot-4. If you're like me you hate the fact that you still have a Dot-3 cap. Well not anymore! I talked to my parts guy and found a Dot-4 brake fluid cap that is a direct fit. Supposedly it's from a Cop Car. So, here is the info for anyone interested in switching yours out.

hammdo · 11-01-2016, 09:14 PM

Thank you!

I was hoping someone had this!

-Don

Z/28Dan · 11-01-2016, 09:30 PM

Great find!

SlingShot · 11-01-2016, 10:40 PM

That cap is used on the Caprice PPV and the Chevy SS ...

CompulsiveZL1 · 11-02-2016, 07:08 PM

Thanks for sharing s/c ss! That's sweet - nice find!

KaBoom1701 · 11-03-2016, 02:27 PM

Sweet.

Been looking for this.

Thanks for the tip.

Part ordered.

olblue75 · 11-03-2016, 03:44 PM

Sent Maureen a email for pricing already!!!

s/c ss · 11-03-2016, 03:58 PM

jayno20 · 11-03-2016, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

That cap is used on the Caprice PPV and the Chevy SS ...

I wonder why the SS comes with dot4 and the more track ready Camaro doesn't...

s/c ss · 11-03-2016, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayno20

I wonder why the SS comes with dot4 and the more track ready Camaro doesn't...

Ha! I wondered the same thing. No Camaro, no Vette! Strange if you ask me!

SnowyCamaro · 11-04-2016, 12:33 AM

I would assume that the corvette and camaro calipers dissipate heater better than Caprice calipers when they are overworked.

Have you noticed any leaking ? How long you been using this one?

Crash76 · 11-04-2016, 04:11 PM

Dont know why but i iordered one lol

SlingShot · 11-05-2016, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayno20

I wonder why the SS comes with dot4 and the more track ready Camaro doesn't...

That's the way they roll down under, they do spend a lot of time tuning the cars for the track.

Snickers · 11-05-2016, 03:18 PM

Nice Find!

thanks for the info.
Maybe this also helps with the leakage? I didn't get to seal it yet.

11-01-2016, 09:02 PM	#1
s/c ss Drives: 13 ZL1, 10 Silverado LTZ, Chopper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsbugh,PA Posts: 743 View My Garage	Swapping a Dot-3 cap for Dot-4 A lot of us have changed out the factory Dot-3 fluid for Dot-4. If you're like me you hate the fact that you still have a Dot-3 cap. Well not anymore! I talked to my parts guy and found a Dot-4 brake fluid cap that is a direct fit. Supposedly it's from a Cop Car. So, here is the info for anyone interested in switching yours out. Attached Images __________________

11-01-2016, 09:14 PM	#2
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Thank you! I was hoping someone had this! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

11-01-2016, 09:30 PM	#3
Z/28Dan Drives: 2023 1SS 1LE Vivid Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,678 View My Garage	Great find! __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

11-01-2016, 10:40 PM	#4
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	That cap is used on the Caprice PPV and the Chevy SS ... __________________

11-03-2016, 02:27 PM	#6
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Sweet. Been looking for this. Thanks for the tip. Part ordered. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

11-02-2016, 07:08 PM	#5
CompulsiveZL1 Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 49	Thanks for sharing *s/c ss*! That's sweet - nice find!

11-03-2016, 03:44 PM	#7
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,148	Sent Maureen a email for pricing already!!! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

11-03-2016, 03:58 PM	#8
s/c ss Drives: 13 ZL1, 10 Silverado LTZ, Chopper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsbugh,PA Posts: 743 View My Garage	__________________

11-04-2016, 12:33 AM	#11
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	I would assume that the corvette and camaro calipers dissipate heater better than Caprice calipers when they are overworked. Have you noticed any leaking ? How long you been using this one? __________________

11-04-2016, 04:11 PM	#12
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	Dont know why but i iordered one lol

11-05-2016, 03:18 PM	#14
Snickers Rumblebee Drives: ZL1 Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 157	Nice Find! thanks for the info. Maybe this also helps with the leakage? I didn't get to seal it yet.