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Old 03-02-2006, 11:05 AM
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Question Dot 5.0 Brake Fluid

DOT 3 and 4 brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it sucks moisture from the air, moisture+air+steel=RUST...I HATE RUST!!!
I am in the process of restoring a '68 Ford Ranchero. I was pissed when I had to toss out every single component that was in contact with the DOT 3 fluid, so I searched for a solution and found Dot 5.0. DOT 5.0 (not to be confused with DOT 5.x) is silicone based, and not hygroscopic.

The question is: can I get rid of the nasty DOT 4 in my W123, and use dot 5.0?

Richard
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