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Re: [GMCnet] Brakes and brake fluid [message #64340 is a reply to message #64322]

Sun, 15 November 2009 11:41

Matt Colie

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Another Anecdote:

I have been using all 3 types of brake fluid for more than a few decades. (A friend looked and my shelf and asked if I had some problem making up my mind.)

DOT5 has always been my preferred for things that either get little use or extreme use - nice mix??

On a very few occasions, there have been component failures shortly after a change of fluid only from DOT3 to DOT5. For this reason only, I will not convert the GMC to DOT5 at the upcoming brake service.

I have never ever had any difficulty with a system changed to DOT5 when the entire brake system (like everything but the backing plates and maybe drums) is replaced.

When I change to all stainless lines and braid over flexible while converting to six wheel disk (hopefully with anti-lock), I will change the system to DOT5. That is only waiting for the results of the lottery to go my way.

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
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