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06-21-2007, 08:08 AM
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flushing brake fluid in a 91
Im flushing my brake system this weekend and want to know what others run for brake fluid? I have heard that the ford heavy duty from a dealership is good stuff but do i go dot3 dot4 dot5???
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06-21-2007, 09:33 AM
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Re: flushing brake fluid in a 91
I would not put the silicone fluid in my system........
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06-21-2007, 01:31 PM
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Re: flushing brake fluid in a 91
I think the Dot3 is standard.
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07-02-2007, 10:14 PM
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Re: flushing brake fluid in a 91
DOT 3 and 4 are completely compatible and are hygroscopic (they like to absorb water captured inside the fluid). Flushing out the system every 2 years or so with bleeding will keep your whole system in tip-top shape. DOT 5 (silicone) is expensive, and absorbed water will be seperate as it does not absorb water and pool in the lower parts of the system - read calipers, causing them to fail earlier. It does have it's benefits, but is not really a good choice for a street car imo.
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Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/ |
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07-20-2007, 10:18 AM
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Re: flushing brake fluid in a 91
Ford fluid is a hidden secret as an excellent fluid! Especially like the 570'F dry boiling point.
It has all the great qualities of a fluid. Many roadracers that change fluid frequently (2-3 times per summer) use this stuff. The Motul 600 is 600'F, and 3X as expensive, which is the next upgrade. USE FORD HD! Good stuff! 
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