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11-03-2009, 09:07 PM
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Hi, my names sean and I'm 17 years old. I just started to restore my first car. it's a 57 belair. In the repair manual, it says to use a certin kind of break fluid. Seeing how that kind isn't made anymore, what should I use as a replacment.
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11-03-2009, 09:32 PM
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Welcome Sean!!
 You picked a great car for your first project  As far as the brake fluid goes, you should be fine with Dot3 or Dot4, if it hasn't already I would bleed the old fluid out first and start fresh.
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11-03-2009, 09:53 PM
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The "DOT 3" brake fluid, which is the most common kind that you can buy at any auto supply, is the same fluild that's referred to in the shop manual.
It's kind of odd that I've never seen this question on these boards previously, because it's an appropriate one. |
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11-03-2009, 10:25 PM
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 Very good question Oh and Welcome Sean keep those questions coming along with some pic's of your 57 project 
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11-04-2009, 09:30 AM
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It's great that at 17 you can still find an affordable tri 5 as a starter car. Welcome and
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11-04-2009, 05:46 PM
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Right on Rick.....you nailed it
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11-04-2009, 07:35 PM
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welcome to tri-5
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11-05-2009, 06:28 AM
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a friend of mine told me he uses the silicone brake fluid, he told me it works great with the original drums, and dont worry sean your not the only young one here im 21 ive had my 56 for about 6 years, so welcome to the tri5 community, post some pics of your 57 sure would love to see it...
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11-05-2009, 12:35 PM
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Welcome to trifive Sean.... It's GREAT to have new blood in our hobby... Later, Dave
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