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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Brake Fluid Question

    SpringTime
    SpringTime


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    Location : Central NY Keuka
    Registration date : 2019-02-25

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    Post by SpringTime Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:39 pm

    I find a lot of synthetic blend Brake Fluid on the market now. What would you suggest to use if staying stock with no conversion? What would equal Rontunda's R-103-A on todays market?
    Appreciate the input!
    Seth G
    Seth G
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    Location : Anacortes, WA
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    Post by Seth G Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:30 am

    DOT 3 is spec
    SpringTime
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    Post by SpringTime Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:16 am

    Seth G wrote:DOT 3 is spec
    Okay, I will pass on the synthetics and use the DOT 3. It has been awhile since I have any Econolines and just started back into it. I appreciate the reply!
    Russell
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    Location : Chula Vista, Ca.
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    Post by Russell Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:40 pm

    DOT 5 is silicone based and works best "IF" you replace everything, replace master cylinder, wheel cylinders, flush lines really well etc. It does not corrode the metal and will make your system last longer. It is the most expensive fluid and isn't available everywhere.
    I still use DOT 3 in my van because of availability.
    If I were going to replace the parts again I will probably use the DOT 5 next time.
    On a side note, Harley Davidson did a recall of all the Motorcycle's using DOT 4 because they found moisture was contaminating the brake systems, They switched to DOT 5.
    Seth G
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    Post by Seth G Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:53 pm

    From what I understand, the problem with dot 5 is b/c it can't absorb water any moisture that finds its way in pools in places b/c the fluid won't combine with it.
    caleboh
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    Location : Tampa FL
    Registration date : 2017-12-25

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    Post by caleboh Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:19 am

    DOT 3 is sufficient. Been using it on my van also.
    OutofSight
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    Location : Lake Oroville, Ca.
    Registration date : 2015-11-19

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    Post by OutofSight Fri Apr 05, 2019 6:57 am

    Another vote for DOT3

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