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Jonathan
05-10-2022, 09:51 PM
How much Dot 4 brake fluid is used in the braking system? Including a full reservoir, brake master cylinder and all four lines running out to each caliper?
How much Dot 4 brake fluid is used in the braking system? Including a full reservoir, brake master cylinder and all four lines running out to each caliper?
If you get a liter it should do you.
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".764 Liters" (for Circuit). WSM, A:05:01
Jonathan
05-11-2022, 06:37 AM
Thanks. Wanting to flush out every last drop of what is in there and replace with new.
David T
05-11-2022, 09:18 AM
One quart is enough for the brakes and the clutch. Use DOT 4.
Helirich
05-11-2022, 10:13 AM
Thanks. Wanting to flush out every last drop of what is in there and replace with new.
I’ve always done this by opening the further east away bleeder and pump till it’s clean. Then do the others. A friend of mine said this is wrong and I should do the closest first so I’m not running junk through the whole line. He says what I’m doing is correct for bleeding, but not for flushing. I guess it makes some sense.
FABombjoy
05-11-2022, 11:19 AM
You can use DOT 5.1 too. Emphasis on the "point one". I've had Motul in my brakes & clutch for years now and it's worked well.
There is no need to try and track down obscure Castrol fluid.
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