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krakan
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Post subject: Brake/clutch oil Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 5:49 pm |
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fasterdammit
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 5:58 pm |
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Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2005 12:00 am Posts: 708 Location: CNY, US
model: 750 Paso
year: 1988
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_________________ Just because you're not dead doesn't necessarily mean you're living, either.
1988 Paso 750 #753965
1997 Monster 750
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louis
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 9:26 pm |
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Apex
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:50 pm |
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DOT 5.1 is just fine--actually it's your best bet. DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are all compatible. They are all hydroscopic (sp?) so they absorb water and protect your calipers from corrosion as long as the fluid is changed every 2 years. It gets darker as it absorbs moisture. Silicone-based fluid is labeled DOT 5 (as opposed to DOT 5.1) and should not be used in systems calling for DOT 3, 4 or 5.1. Note that the 3, 4 and 5.1 fluids will attack paint quickly if spilled so keep water around to use on any spills. DOT 5 is used by some manufacturers because it won't eat expensive paint (Harley uses it) and racers use it because it does not absorb moisture which can boil at racing temps. Hope this helps.
Jeff
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Bill
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Post subject: Dot 5 Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:02 am |
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Dot 5 costs a bit more but I find that as long as you flush out the old fluid well you will have less problems replacing seals in vintage parts. Plus it does not eat paint! I have used dot 5 in my Datsun for 20 years as it has natural rubber seals, (dont know what the duc has) and I dont care to change parts or fluid if it does not leak. When I do a change the old dot 5 it makes a great tire shine, now thats recycling.
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krakan
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Post subject: Brake fluid Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:22 pm |
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I replaced the fluid and flushed it completely with 5:1
and it has performed perfecly with a solid feel in the
brake and clutch hanles. By the way on the top of the
brake and clutch oil (containers??) it is written Dot. 3-5!!
Ithought Dot 5 was a no no?? O well all is fine now.
Krakan :thumbup:
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DesmoDog
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:06 am |
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Joined: Sun Feb 27, 2005 12:00 am Posts: 244 Location: Dexter, MI USA
model: 907 I.E.
year: 1991
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