What DOT brake fluid?

[unclekacee]

I have a 1946 plymouth with standard hydralic brakes, I was wondering what DOT rating for the fluid? Right now I have 3..is this good?

Thanks

merry Christmas

Kacee

[TodFitch]

  unclekacee said:

I have a 1946 plymouth with standard hydralic brakes, I was wondering what DOT rating for the fluid? Right now I have 3..is this good?

Thanks

merry Christmas

Kacee

DOT3 would be the equivalent of the original.

There are lots of opinions on whether that is the best choice nowadays for a car that is driven like most 50+ year old collectible cars. But, barring a total overhaul of the brake system (including new tubing and hoses), I think the consensus is to go with DOT3.

[unclekacee]

I appreciate your advise.

B.T.W.

Anyone in the L.A. Santa Monica area, a good supplier of parts and advise is Engler Brothers on Pico ave. in Santa Monica They had the wheel cylinders I need and the DOT 3 fluid also

their number is

310 450-7531

they also have a machine shop on site...good folks

Merry Christmas to all.

Kacee