 Correct brake fluid for a 1973 2.0? |
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| NJ914Guy |
 Jan 30 2011, 06:28 PM
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I need to replace the cap/seal on the break fluid reservoir; have some weeping into the top catch area and the rubber seal on the cap is bad (no fluid on the floor inside the car). There is still plenty of fluid in the master cylinder reservoir and the breaks feel great! So I think I caught it before air entered the system.
Before replacing the cap/seal, I want to top off the break fluid. Any recommendations for what type of fluid to add? And is it OK to mix & match with what's already in there? Thanks! -Chuck |
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| GeorgeRud |
Feb 1 2011, 09:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you're not sure, take a bit of the old fluid out and pour in some of the new fluid in a small glass. If the old fluid is DOT5, they won't mix and will separate. DOT5 is also often colored as well if that is any help.
I do use it in a vintage motorhome I own as it sits quite a lot and doesn't get raced! I still use the old Castrol LMA for my Porsches - they've known nothing else for the last 30 years or so. |
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NJ914Guy Correct brake fluid for a 1973 2.0? Jan 30 2011, 06:28 PM
detoxcowboy Myself and alot of others use Ate Super Blue DOT 4... Jan 30 2011, 07:47 PM tomeric914 Googling "break fluid" may yield coffee ... Jan 30 2011, 08:14 PM
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Googling "break fluid" may yield coffee... Jan 30 2011, 08:31 PM NJ914Guy Thanks for the tips guys. Problem is, I don't... Jan 30 2011, 08:39 PM Vysoc Who cares what's in there now. It is obviously... Jan 30 2011, 08:58 PM McMark Unless the put DOT5 in there. :P
I used to use C... Jan 30 2011, 10:48 PM realred914 any DOT3 or DOT4 fluid will work for you, it is ad... Feb 1 2011, 04:37 PM Eric_Shea Depending upon your driving style, use DOT4 or 5.1... Feb 1 2011, 08:02 PM Cap'n Krusty Before you consider topping off the fluid, take a ... Feb 1 2011, 08:31 PM NJ914Guy Thanks all. Yes, the pads are new as well as the r... Feb 1 2011, 08:38 PM detoxcowboy Dot 4 should be fine unless the PO put in Dot 5 (d... Feb 1 2011, 08:46 PM |
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