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Getting ready to fill my new brake system and was wondering if anyone thinks there is one brake fluid better than the other?
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I used dot 3 synthetic. Car sits alot and the synthetic fluids are less apt to absorb moisture.
The way to go if you are filling the system for the first time.
-Jeff
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I like this because it doesn't have silicone but great wet/dry boiling points for cars that sit alot.
ATE Super Blue Racing Wet 536 Dry 392
(ATE TYP 200 is same as Super Blue except red in color)
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I used dot 3 synthetic. Car sits alot and the synthetic fluids are less apt to absorb moisture.
The way to go if you are filling the system for the first time. X2. DOT 3/4 synthetic
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement
2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered.
2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it)
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1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it.
1980 Turbo Trans Am
1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto
1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed
1983 F-150 4x4, built 302
1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
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I just filled my system from dry....and I used the DOT 3/4 synthetic....funny thing I noticed though, all the brake fluid on the shelf was synthetic now....had no choice but to go that route. I'm sure I could have found the non-stuff at another parts store, but figured it must be OK to use since there was so many different brands that were all synthetic. Bleeding actually went pretty well....
1967 Firebird 400/4spd all numbers matching
1971 Camaro Pro ET Drag Car
1970 Camaro real Z-28 (needs everything)
1963 Impala 409 dual quad 4 spd
2003 Victory Vegas
2009 Pontiac G8 GT
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