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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:49 AM
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Dot 5 In clutch master and slave?

i need the higher boiling point, can it be done or stick with dot 4 syn.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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i dont think dot5 is compatible...you can only use 3 and 4...go with 4 its more than enough...if you stil hve problems get a serenge and change the fluid in the resavoir ever weekend....that should help
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Dot 5 will cause a type of gel to form if u mix it w/ 3 or 4. YOU DONT WANT THAT Fo Sho!

Just use what factory recommends, also 5 may not work with your lines if they are a certin type of rubber.

They make a high performance DOT 4 high temp. check out O'Rileys
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Here's a good read, it's based on brake systems: http://www.xs11.com/tips/maintenance/maint1.shtml
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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ighttt ill just get that dot 4 stuff, since i work at oreillys. =D
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