Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020 11:59:51 -0700
Reply-To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: FW: Brake reservoir
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I’ve always put it in with my waste oil.
On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:50 AM Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote:
> With all this discussion about brake fluid, what is the proper way to
> dispose of brake fluid?
>
> BobC
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Dennis Haynes
> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2020 10:34 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Brake reservoir
>
> Looks like I didn’t put the fluid on the bill. Ravenol DOT 5.1.
> There is an arrow on the left side of the reservoir indication the fill
> line.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 3, 2020 8:52 AM
> To: d23haynes57@hotmail.com; ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET;
> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Brake reservoir
>
> Thanks Dennis. I was wondering if anyone got my post. I wondered if
> there was a fill line I couldn't see. Topping off has been what I have
> done in the past. How about any way to check brake fluid that's been in
> it's container for a year or so. BTW, which DOT fluid was used when you
> last worked on the system?
>
> Dave B.
>
> Also BTW, Dennis located and fixed significant errors done on a bearing
> and brake job done on my vehicle just prior to my bring my Westie to him
> for transaxle work, which turned into suspension work, which probably saved
> us a few times on our 3 month trip out to the Grand Circle of NP's and lots
> more around them.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com<mailto:
> d23haynes57@hotmail.com>>
> To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net<mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net> <
> ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET<mailto:ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>>;
> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> <
> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>>
> Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2020 7:03 pm
> Subject: RE: Brake reservoir
> Brake fluid is something that should be checked regularly. As the front
> pads wear and the pistons move out the fluid level will drop. If the system
> is kept topped off it is very important that during brake service the
> bleeders are opened as the pistons get pushed back or the fluid will get
> pushed up and over flow the reservoir.
>
> As the fluid is inside the vehicle is does not get contaminated that
> easily although it is an open vent design. Some set ups use a diaphragm to
> keep air off the fluid and allow for the level to change as needed. Still
> it is a good idea to purge and replace the fluid every 2-3 years. If
> nothing else frequently opening the bleeders will help prevent them
> freezing in place.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com<mailto:
> vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>> On Behalf Of ddbjorkman@verizon.net<mailto:
> ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 10:42 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Brake reservoir
>
> Switching out a broken antenna. Fine time to check brake fluid. I
> noticed my brake reservoir was not filled to the top. Should it be? Brake
> work done last year. My brake fluid is somewhat old, how do I make sure it
> has not absorbed moisture etc. while sitting?
> Dave B.
>
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