by SpringTime Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:39 pmI 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!
Appreciate the input!
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Brake Fluid Question
SpringTime- Number of posts : 25
Location : Central NY Keuka
Registration date : 2019-02-25
Seth G- Vintage-Vans Listings Manager
- Number of posts : 2087
Location : Anacortes, WA
Age : 51
Registration date : 2013-04-24
DOT 3 is spec
SpringTime- Number of posts : 25
Location : Central NY Keuka
Registration date : 2019-02-25
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!Seth G wrote:DOT 3 is spec
Russell- Number of posts : 698
Location : Chula Vista, Ca.
Age : 64
Registration date : 2015-12-08
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.
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- Vintage-Vans Listings Manager
- Number of posts : 2087
Location : Anacortes, WA
Age : 51
Registration date : 2013-04-24
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- Number of posts : 48
Location : Tampa FL
Registration date : 2017-12-25
DOT 3 is sufficient. Been using it on my van also.
OutofSight- Number of posts : 1564
Location : Lake Oroville, Ca.
Registration date : 2015-11-19
Another vote for DOT3
