In message <iss.40fe.35db48c4.efb52.1@m-il06-r4.mot.com>you write:
>Cris wrote:
>"With all this discussion of DOT 5, I have a question. I need to repair
>my
>pdwa valve. Obviously this involves removing almost all the fluid from
>the
>system. At this point, can I just put DOT5 in and flush thoroughly
>through
>the system? I will not be doing any work on the master cylinder."
NO, DOT5 and DOT3/4 don't mix. You have to flush your entire
system first and make sure there are no trace of the old stuff
before changing over to DOT5. Someone (awhile ago) flushed their
lines with rubbing alcohol before putting in DOT5.
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Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | |
Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fax:(514)848-2802
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