[TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif

bill_beecher at flash.net bill_beecher at flash.net
Mon May 6 08:55:08 MDT 2013


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"
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