Getting ready to help a friend move to DOT5 brake fluid and the question
arose as how to best flush the system and cylinders. I have always started
with an empty system on a re-build and have never addressed a changeover.
He was told to flush alcohol throught the system afer draining the DOT3 to
help rid any dampness in the system, but I wondered if it will damage any of
the rubber bits.
Also, I don't see how we can get 100% of the DOT3 out, there is bound to be
some residue, will there be a serious compatibility issue with a slight mix
of the different types?
BTW, Happy Birthday to TS30766L on Cinco de Mayo... Ole!
Many thanks,
Bill
Bill Beecher
'58 TR3A TS/30766L "Tarbaby"
'62 TR3B TCF/2549L " Aunt B" (in rehab)
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'68 Land Rover Series IIa 88" "The Beast"
"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit
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