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04-30-2005, 05:50 PM

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Green Brake Fluid

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Posted By Kestas

Anthrax, check the bottle. DOT 3, DOT 4, and...

Anthrax, check the bottle.

DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 are glycol based. They are each compatible with one another and can be mixed.

DOT 5 is silicone based and not commonly used. It is not...

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04-30-2005, 12:39 PM

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Green Brake Fluid

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Posted By Kestas

I read through some of the links provided. ...

I read through some of the links provided. Thanks for sharing this info. I'm glad there was at least something written to support my post.

90Cu-10Ni is expensive. This alloy is also closer to...

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04-29-2005, 02:00 PM

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Green Brake Fluid

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Posted By Kestas

Unless you examine a new brake line very closely...

Unless you examine a new brake line very closely - almost with a magnifying glass - you won't see anything other than steel.

To prepare the sample, anything that works will do. You can try drying...

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04-29-2005, 01:16 PM

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Green Brake Fluid

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Posted By Kestas

Brake lines are not formed from traditional...

Brake lines are not formed from traditional seamless tubing but are formed in a unique way. A thin strip of steel is spiral wound in a tight diameter (hence, the earlier reference to paper roll...

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04-29-2005, 10:36 AM

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Green Brake Fluid

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Posted By Kestas

Algae in diesel fuel (and jet fuel, which is...

Algae in diesel fuel (and jet fuel, which is similar to diesel) is a well-known phenomenon. I've never heard of algae in brake fluid. Like Gilly said, it may be copper corrosion products you are...

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11-11-2003, 04:26 PM

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Green Brake Fluid

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Posted By Kestas

Try mixing the brake fluid in water. If it...

Try mixing the brake fluid in water. If it mixes, it's glycol (DOT 3, 4, 5.1). If it doesn't mix, it's silicone (DOT 5).

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