Brake Fluid

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Jul 19, 2001 | 10:54 AM
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What kinda brake fluid do you guys use?? What would you suggest. I've got an 305 RS TBI stock.
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Jul 19, 2001 | 12:07 PM
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DOT 3 bought in the smallest containers you can buy. this stuff is "hygroscopic" (something like that) meaning it attracts water from the ambient air. Water in the brakes is a bad thing (boiling points, compressability, etc). I say get it in small quantities, because once you open it, you should realistically use it immediately and then discard what's left. you can keep it a little longer, but it's all about how perfect you want to keep your brake system...

don't mix DOT3 and DOT 5 either

My $.02

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Clem
SCCA TransAm Series Race Mechanic/CrewChief
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)

[This message has been edited by clemsparks (edited July 19, 2001).]
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