[TR] Converting from DOT3 to DOT5 hydraulic fluid in my TR4A

[CAROLINE MCGAHEY]

LOL
I wasn’t going to say anything, but converting from DOT3 to DOT5 is a terrible thing to do - I converted 2 cars - I’ve gone back on both of them and will never do that again. DOT 5 WILL leak - I’ve discovered leaks, when changing brake pads, before I otherwise knew I had them. Maybe it’s because water settles to low points in a DOT 5 system.
DOT 3 is better and will never leak if you completely change the fluid every 24 months - - more frequently if you don’t drive the car much.
This is my experience over the last 4+ decades with many Triumphs and I’m not interested in arguing with the many of you that will have different opinions - which is why I initially wasn’t going to say anything.

Cheers,
Jack Mc

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> On Aug 20, 2021, at 9:02 PM, William Pugh <anabil007 at comcast.net> wrote:
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> why in Earth would you…or any one want to do that?   Ego, perhaps?
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>> On Aug 20, 2021, at 4:26 PM, Dave Connitt <dconnitt at fuse.net> wrote:
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>> Hi All,
>> What is the preferred way to convert from DOT3 to DOT5 hydraulic fluid in my TR4A. The clutch is going to be easy as the leaking master cylinder and slave are being replaced and the short hard and soft line will be fairly easy to flush. I need suggestions regarding the brakes.
>> Thanks,
>> Dave Connitt 
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