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What is the correct BRAKE FLUID for my '49 Plymouth?


mikeintx

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1. withdraw some fluid from the master cylinder and place in a glass container
2. add some clean water to the fluid. (equal parts)
3. Put the lid on the container and shake it till well blended..
4. Let it settle for about 10 minutes.
5. If the water and the fluid do not separate but stays a off color mixture then you have regular auto brake fluid.
6. If the water and the fluid do not mixed, and show signs of layering or seperate globs then the fluid is Silicone.

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41 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said:

1. withdraw some fluid from the master cylinder and place in a glass container
2. add some clean water to the fluid. (equal parts)
3. Put the lid on the container and shake it till well blended..
4. Let it settle for about 10 minutes.
5. If the water and the fluid do not separate but stays a off color mixture then you have regular auto brake fluid.
6. If the water and the fluid do not mixed, and show signs of layering or seperate globs then the fluid is Silicone.

Also, DOT 3 ("regular") brake fluid is a pretty good paint remover while DOT5 is not. They smell different too but I've no way to describe that in a way that would be useful.

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