Can Dot 5 Silicone Brake Fluid Be Used In The etrailer Brakes/Actuators?
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/11/2025
Question:
Can dot 5 silicone brake fluid be used in these brakes ?
asked by: Mike D
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Expert Reply:
Hey Mike,
Yes, that dot 5 brake fluid is what these brakes use so you can absolutely use it. It sometimes depends more on the actuator you are using rather than the brakes.
What kind of trailer are you wanting to replace these on?
expert reply by:
Nick S
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Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Free Backing - Dacromet - 10" - Left/Right Hand - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Marine Grade
- Free Backing
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Nick S.
9/29/2025
Hey Mike, did using the dot 5 brake fluid work well with your brakes? I'm curious because it could help others looking to replace their brake fluid.