Breake Fluid Reco

[1947-D24]

What type of brake fluid is recommended for a 1947 Dodge?

Do you have to drain completley or just add some if low?

[Niel Hoback]

Use DOT3, just pour it in. However, if you need something to do, it's always a good idea to flush your system by bleeding from the farthest to the closest wheel until you get clean new fluid from each cylinder.

[1947-D24]

Use DOT3, just pour it in. However, if you need something to do, it's always a good idea to flush your system by bleeding from the farthest to the closest wheel until you get clean new fluid from each cylinder.

Thanks for the comeback. I think I'll flush it. It's probably 64 years old.

[Niel Hoback]

If its that old, you're gonna be doin' a lot more than flushing.

[TodFitch]

If its that old, you're gonna be doin' a lot more than flushing.

+1

[B-Watson]

Big thing to remember about brake fluid is that it is a close relative to gas line antifreeze. And just like gas line antifireeze, brake fluid will absorb moisture. Which is why brake lines rust.

If the fluid has been in the car for a few years you might be wise to flush out the old fluid with new. Basically bleed the system until new fluid comes through.

Brake fluid is also a great paint remover.