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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 |
73-914 |
Mar 4 2021, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 579 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Albany UpstateNY Member No.: 11,651 Region Association: None |
It's DOT 5.1 (Backwards compatible with 4 & 3 )
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Aerostatwv |
Mar 4 2021, 10:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 118 Joined: 13-July 11 From: WV Member No.: 13,315 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It's DOT 5.1 (Backwards compatible with 4 & 3 ) Yes, just not dot5 silicone. They also say the flush interval recommendation is every 2 years with dot5.1 instead of 1 year for all others, excluding dot5. I have had dot5 in mine for over 20+ years and haven't had any issues. It's very purple and non-hygroscopic. |
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