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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Feb 27, 2009 14:00:11 GMT 1
DOT3 or DOT4 ?
I can't find the correct specification in my (electronic) haynes manual. Nor in my owner's handbook.
Thanks in advance.
Franklin
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Post by Hubcap on Feb 27, 2009 15:51:58 GMT 1
I think it says on the master cylinder lid to use DOT4.
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Feb 27, 2009 21:12:20 GMT 1
Thanks ! (or "thnx" as my children frequently use).
Logical place to print it. But I didn't look there.
Franklin
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Post by Hubcap on Mar 2, 2009 17:20:28 GMT 1
"thnx" well the kids are getting less lazy! It used to be 'thx' last time I used pure text speak, mind that was a rather long time ago. They must have decided that 'thx' was too hard to understand.
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Mar 2, 2009 19:11:46 GMT 1
Well, my kids are dutch.
So I find it an absolute miracle that they understand that "thnx" means the same as "dank je wel".
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Mar 3, 2009 10:37:27 GMT 1
Don't be so suprised  Unlike the UK, and the US, it's common in the Netherlands to speak two or more languages. The main one being English, as loads of things are in English. I still think it's a waste that they dub a lot of tv shows for kids these days....my generation grew up with english only, which takes about 6 months to learn (it pretty basic stuff) and gives an advantage for life (This was kiddie cartoons at age 4 and up) Then again, in those days kids got 2 hours of cartoons a week, and perhaps the odd kiddie show during the working week. Now it's kiddie shows all day long (or so it seems) Bugger....now I feel old again  |
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Post by Hubcap on Mar 3, 2009 12:56:22 GMT 1
Well that blows the myth that English is one of the hardest languages to learn, due to all the accents.
If you want to feel instantly young again, put the telly on and watch some cartoons! You'll be amazed how much better you feel, just don't get caught unless you can borrow a child to be 'supervising' while said cartoons are on ;D
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Post by richieb on Apr 24, 2009 1:47:52 GMT 1
Predictive text for me.
I used silicon fluid, it's a bit more expensive but has some advantages over organic fluid. Doesn't absorb moisture or damage things being two of them plus you never have to change it again. I did replace the standard past their use by date hoses with Goodridge stainless steel pipes and HH pads. Brakes are pretty sharp now. One thing I have noticed though is that where I'd followed the standard hose route the brake lever did stick on times. Taking the hose from the first guide straight to the third guide gives a smoother arc in the hose and the brake seems to have stopped sticking for now. It was sticking on my other NTV as well so hopefully I've now found the cause?
Richard.
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Post by McF on Apr 24, 2009 7:14:59 GMT 1
Hi Ritchie B
that's an interesting point about the curve on your front brake line as I found the same when I replaced mine with braided stainless hoses.
Not that the brake stuck on, but I could not get the hose to sit right unless I missed out the second clamp
Silicon Brake Fluid. Must look into that as I've just normally gone with "ordinary"
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Post by blitzman5 on May 4, 2009 0:47:36 GMT 1
Silicone Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT5
Made in the USA-used exclusively by the US Military and specified as standard by Harley Davidson. Non-toxic and long-life, silicone fluid is safer and more user-friendly than glycol. It never needs changing, will not catch fire easily and does not damage paintwork; neither will it boil below 260°C (500°F), even after 5 years. Non-hygroscopic (i.e. will not pick up moisture, thus reducing corrosion), silicone fluid retains a virtually stable viscosity through most temperature extremes.
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Post by skyhook on May 4, 2009 8:10:26 GMT 1
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Post by leslie on May 4, 2009 17:17:11 GMT 1
The problem with silicone fluid is that it doesn't absorb moisture so you never have to drain it, but it doesn't keep the water out of the braking system. Thus, the water pooling inside the braking system can attack it from the inside, causing it to rust.
Also, when changing from DOT4 to DOT5 (or vice versa) you have to get the old fluid out of the system _completely_, because when they mix, they create something like a jelly. Not a good thing to have inside your brakes.
Generally, I wouldn't use DOT5 in my brakes, braking system is not something to faff about with. The manufacturer says "use only DOT4" so I use DOT4. :-)
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on May 5, 2009 0:05:35 GMT 1
Same here, I use DOT 4 too, it's not hard to bleed the brakes and to top it off, but completely draining it can be a pain. (meaning some will probably stay behind...) The moisture in the DOT4 is no problem if you change it at regular intervals. (and with my vacuumpump thingy it's very easy ) |
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Post by McF on May 5, 2009 8:32:12 GMT 1
Jelly in your braking system, that sounds a trifle dangerous! Or would it be a dangerous trifle ;D I was beginning to think, "this silicone fluid sounds pretty good", but not so sure now  I have been helping a friend restore two 1960's Mini Cooper S (one of them raced by Paddy Hopkirk). First time I have used a vaccum system was when we filled and bled the brakes a few weeks ago - bloomin marvellous |
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