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Break and clutch fluid #783112 01/25/07 03:30 AM
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So Cal & Yellowstone
thefreqofnature Offline OP
Wheeler
What type of fluid do you recomend I use in my clutch and break masters? Can I use DOT 3 in both? Thanks.

thefreqofnature
Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: thefreqofnature] #783113 01/25/07 03:35 AM
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Pasadena, CA. USA
toyrunner Offline
Body Damage is Cool
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What type of fluid do you recomend I use in my clutch and break masters? Can I use DOT 3 in both? Thanks.

I use DOT 3 Castrol in Brakes and Clutch. Change every year and all is well! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
Danny

1985 SR5 4Runner
eLocked with Carter Lock
4.7:1 single case
Davez Offroad twin stick
Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: thefreqofnature] #783114 01/25/07 03:37 AM
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Fairbanks, Alaska
kewlynx Offline
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Yep, DOT 3. Brake fluid attracts water, so about every 2 years, do a complete system flush on each. Fresh fluid is a light amber color; old stuff is darker.

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Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: kewlynx] #783115 01/25/07 03:39 AM
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So Cal & Yellowstone
thefreqofnature Offline OP
Wheeler
Thanks guys...I thought so. I just never trust my self <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

thefreqofnature
Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: thefreqofnature] #783116 01/25/07 03:44 AM
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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RTFM!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: kewlynx] #783117 01/25/07 01:09 PM
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Posts: 138
Perth, Western Australia
rustylux Offline
Wheeler
I lent my Falcon to my mother in law once... she topped up my power steering fluid with brake fluid.... lol. I wasn't laughing at the time though. Off topic a bit I guess... but had brake fluid mentioned though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: kewlynx] #783118 01/25/07 06:22 PM
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So Cal & Yellowstone
thefreqofnature Offline OP
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RTFM!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


What'd I miss?

thefreqofnature
Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: thefreqofnature] #783119 01/26/07 03:54 AM
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 326
St. Petersburg, Fl.
TimsToyo Offline
Mudrunner
I use Valvoline SynPower Synthetic brake fluid in my 600RR and the truck. It holds up very well under tough conditions. Highly recommended! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

'86 Toyo 4wd
'04 600RR
Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: thefreqofnature] #783120 01/26/07 03:56 AM
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Fairbanks, Alaska
kewlynx Offline
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RTFM old term 'read the flippin' manual' <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.

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Re: Break and clutch fluid [Re: kewlynx] #783121 01/26/07 11:22 PM
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So Cal & Yellowstone
thefreqofnature Offline OP
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RTFM old term 'read the flippin' manual' <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Yeah, I thought that's what you ment...everything but the 'flippin'. I looked through the 'flippin' manual for maybe a half an hour. In every chapter that made sense. Transmission, breaks, maintenence... I honestly spent about 30 minutes probably more. I only found one place that said DOT 3 for the breaks. And even if I spent another half hour looking and found info for the clutch master I still wanted feedback from the real world. Maybe DOT 4 is better, maybe there is a new synthetic blah blah blah camel piss blah blah cough cough I'm done.
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

thefreqofnature
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