Date:         Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:26:16 -0800
Reply-To:     Steve Williams <steve@WILLIAMSITCONSULTING.COM>
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From:         Steve Williams <steve@WILLIAMSITCONSULTING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake fluid capacity of Clutch/Brake circuits
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Thanks Dennis!

I was reluctant to use DOT 5.1, but based on this, I'll see if I can
source that here.

Cheers,
Steve W.

On 21/11/2021 6:43 a.m., Dennis Haynes wrote:
> For filling and bleeding brakes a liter is more than enough unless you are really flushing things out. There is no damage using DOT 3, just a slightly lower performance level, moisture absorption and wet boiling point. DOT 5.1 (not DOT 5) is also compatible and the latest standard. Note there are also low viscosity formulas available so be aware of that. The Lv stuff os for later vehicles with magic braking systems and also offers improved cold weather response.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Steve Williams
> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2021 10:18 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Brake fluid capacity of Clutch/Brake circuits
>
> Hi,
>
> Where I live (small town Western Canada), supply chain is a problem and no-one has DOT 4 brake fluid.   I replaced my master cylinder and I had to re-use my brake fluid to be able to get mobile.
>
> I can't seem to find in the Bentley what the capacity of the clutch circuit is.   Once I can get brake fluid, what is the capacity of the clutch circuit?   It seems to be at least 8 oz from my experience today, but not 100% sure.
>
> While I'm at it, I do need to bleed my brakes completely as well, but no idea how much fluid that would take.
>
> If I buy a 4 liter jug, I cannot imagine the reservoir's and lines taking more than that.   Does that sound like overkill?   or not enough?
>
> Thanks,
> Steve Williams