Date:         Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:46:54 -0400
Reply-To:     robert shawn feller <rsfeller@CARBONCOW.COM>
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From:         robert shawn feller <rsfeller@CARBONCOW.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wrong brake fluid??????????
Comments: cc: Jens Jakob Andersen <jens.jakob.andersen@POST.DK>
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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
>