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Hoss

Would someone please tell me which DOT rating brake fluid comes in new VS cars. I'm getting ready to flush and need to know if it's DOT 3, 4 or 5. I suspect 3, but would like confirmation. I am aware of compatability problems with mis-matched fluids.
Thanks
John H
(Message Edited 9/18/2003 4:05:41 PM)

9/18/034:03 PM

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Hoss

Would someone please tell me which DOT rating brake fluid comes in new VS cars. I'm getting ready to flush and need to know if it's DOT 3, 4 or 5. I suspect 3, but would like confirmation. I am aware of compatability problems with mis-matched fluids.
Thanks
John H
(Message Edited 9/18/2003 4:05:41 PM)

Comment here about brake fluid and the brake light switch. We have found in the Studebaker club that silicone brake fluid will cause the brake light switch to go south in a couple of years. Don't know how that happens but suspect the silicone fluid leaks past the diaphram and into the switch itself. I just replaced the switch when it went bad after a few years because the benefits of silicone fluid far outweigh the minor cost of a new switch. Don't know if anybody out there is using silicone but if they are it would be prudent to check and see if the brake lights are working, at least every month or so. Bruce

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

I'm using Dot 3
Ron

Hoss

Ron,
I think DOT 3 is probably right. Can a VS owner confirm?
John

Former Member

That's what I use.

Jim Ward
VS Owner

9/19/0310:02 AM

Hoss

Thanks guys. I guess I'll have to buy a can. I'm planning on refreshing the fluid next week.

WildBill

Check this page out concerning brake fluids.
www.shotimes.com/SHO3brakefluid.html
BD

Hoss

Thanks Bill. Good info. I printed off a copy for my files.
John H.

9/20/0310:30 AM

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