Brake fluid

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Brake fluid

Postby dvonk » Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:16 pm

i am going to flush the brake lines on my 1958 special with manual brakes. the chassis service manual says to use "G.M. or Delco Super No. 11 Hydraulic Brake Fluid." i assume this fluid is no longer available... is DOT 3 a suitable substitute, or is there something more preferable?
1958 MOD. 43
STYLE 58-4439
BODY No. BK2451
TRIM 412
PAINT CG
ACC. E (also BFG)
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Re: Brake fluid

Postby dvonk » Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:10 am

how about DOT 5? i know there are pros & cons, but has anyone made the switch, and if so, what are your results?

also, for anyone who would like more information, here is a very informative article on brake fluids.
1958 MOD. 43
STYLE 58-4439
BODY No. BK2451
TRIM 412
PAINT CG
ACC. E (also BFG)
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'58 Buick Addict
 
Posts: 177
Joined: Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:53 pm
Location: Omaha, NE


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