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Brake fluid, What to use? |
EJP914 |
Mar 3 2021, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821 |
I am in the process of replacing all of my brake calipers and hoses on '73 1.7 that has been sitting for about 15 years.. From notes that I got from the previous owner says he changed to silicone brake fluid (many years ago). Fluid in the reservoir is kind of purple in color so I'm guessing its DOT 5 type.
Before I start pulling this fluid thru the new calipers, any reasons why I shouldn't just stay with DOT 5 fluid? Any downside to using DOT 5 in these cars? Thanks for the comments EJP914 |
brant |
Mar 3 2021, 04:02 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,640 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I've always heard that dot 4 and dot 5 do not mix
that you have to disassemble the system to get the 5 out my guess is... purple (or blue) is ATE dot4, in the old color they quit making that is the only blue fluid I know of. maybe use a turkey baster take a little of the purple out of the reservoir mix it in a butter tray with some new dot 4 and see if they mix or seperate bet your old fluid is dot 4 also |
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