Date:         Wed, 21 Apr 2004 10:24:54 -0700
Reply-To:     "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake Fluid Dot 3 & 4?
In-Reply-To:  <40869236.6080207@bellsouth.net>
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Thanks to all who responded. As I will be having a new Clutch Master Cylinder
installed (the initial problem) next week, I'll make sure the system is
flushed and replaced with the Dot 4. Sound like I can get along with the mix
for a couple more days. Thanks

Bill H.
88 GL
Pittsburgh

--- John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
> Sorry, having DOT 3 put in your van is a BAD!BAD!BAD! by the mechanic.
> Can he not read??
>
> Right on the fill cap it says DOT 4 only!!!!
>
> I would suggest the system be drained and refilled, and the brakes bled,
> then the tank again refilled. It if hasn't been done all the way around
> on every wheel in a long time, it needs doing anyway. I did mine after
> several years and there was more dirt, water and crap in the fluid than
> I really like to talk about. My BAD for not taking better care of my
> machine. Correcting this DOT 3 mistake is a good time to take care of
> the entire system.






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