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Subject:Re: Wrong brake fluid??????????
From:Dan
Date:Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:35:51 -0400

flush your system dot 5 an 3 have diferent boiling points.  this can result
to sever pulling when braking.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jens Jakob Andersen" <jens.jakob.andersen@POST.DK>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 12:37 PM
Subject: Wrong brake fluid??????????

Hi

I am reading the Bentley, and suddenly to my scare I read;

"Do not add or mix DOT 5 silicone type brake fluid with the brake fluid in
your vehicle as severe component corrosion may result" - and at the same
time I am really trying to remember what kind of brakefluid I added.......

How bad am I in trouble, if I have added the siliconetype? Me thought that
higher DOT was better............... Guess that it is about 3 weeks ago I
added about � liter of brakefluid.................

/JJ

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