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Subject:Re: DOT 3 & DOT 4 brake fluid?
From:Alfred Bagdan
Date:Sat, 6 Mar 2004 12:33:46 -0700

Hi all,
 All this talk about Dot3 and Dot4.  I just noticed in my 2002 Toyota Camry
specs, to use Dot3 when replacing the brake fluid.  I wonder if the Toyota
people have heard of Dot4, which is so much better for Vanagons.

Alfred
85 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Kennedy" <kennedy@THERIVER.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 10:51 AM
Subject: DOT 3 & DOT 4 brake fluid?

> Hello,
>  We all know that DOT 4 is the stuff to use, but the system in my van is
> full of DOT 3. I'm replacing the slave cylinder now, figured it's a good
> time to flush it, too, and put in the DOT 4. (Plus it should be up to 50
> deg next week!). Any suggestions on how thorough I need to flush it? Was
> thinking I'll just drain the reservoir, and pump it until its clear...
>
> Cheers,
>  Jeff

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