5 is complete different so defintly flush with the proper fluid, if you do it quickly there is no big deal. It's DOT 3 and 4 that have very similar uses, but others may argue. In my Saab ABS systems 4 replaces 4 for ABS needs... > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] > On Behalf Of Dan > Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 1:36 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Wrong brake fluid?????????? > > > flush your system dot 5 an 3 have different boiling points. > this can result to sever pulling when braking. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jens Jakob Andersen" <jens.jakob.andersen@POST.DK> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 12:37 PM > Subject: Wrong brake fluid?????????? > > > Hi > > I am reading the Bentley, and suddenly to my scare I read; > > "Do not add or mix DOT 5 silicone type brake fluid with the > brake fluid in your vehicle as severe component corrosion may > result" - and at the same time I am really trying to remember > what kind of brakefluid I added....... > > How bad am I in trouble, if I have added the siliconetype? Me > thought that higher DOT was better............... Guess that > it is about 3 weeks ago I added about ½ liter of > brakefluid................. > > /JJ > |
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