Date:         Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:08:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: FW: Brake reservoir
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Once, a long time ago, I believe that I learned that DOT 5 was not
compatible with brake systems designed for DOT 3 and 4.
  Have I been operating under the wrong misconception?

Larry A.


On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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