I used 2+ quarts (DOT4) for both the brake and clutch systems. A lot of it
was "wasted" in the bleeding processes.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff McNeal [mailto:jmcneal@ohms.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 10:17 AM
To: Bowen, Patrick A RP2; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: How much Brake Fluid does it take?
Patrick,
A quart should do it. You should have plenty left over.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bowen, Patrick A RP2 <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 8:52 AM
Subject: How much Brake Fluid does it take?
>
> I am preparing to fill the entire brake system and clutch system with DOT
5
> brake fluif (sorry Joe, had to) and was wondering how much it would take.
> I am not really in a strong desire to go buy a couple gallon jugs as NAPA
is
> selling it for $10 for 10 ounces.
>
> The engine goes into the car tonight!! WOO HOO! Hopefull no more
problems.
> A few days and we should be able to start it up, now that I recieved, with
> many thanks, a distributor/oil pump drive gear from John Smith.
>
> Is there a way to check the electronic ignition and the coil before hand
so
> I know they are operable (I have a Crane set up and generic coil)
>
> Does anyone know how much furflex weather stripping goes on the doors so I
> can order that? Thanks
>
> Patrick Bowen
>
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