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  1. mikey

    Brake system overhaul dot3 or dot5?

    Yeah, I know dot3 and dot5 are bad when mixed. I wasn't sure about regular dot3 with synthetic dot3 or dot4. Thanks Mikey
  2. mikey

    Brake system overhaul dot3 or dot5?

    Right now the system has regular dot3. I did the water test. In your opinion, if I elect to go with synthetic, should I flush the regular dot3 or just add the synthetic? Thanks Mikey
  3. mikey

    Brake system overhaul dot3 or dot5?

    That may be the perfect compromise. Thank you! Mikey
  4. mikey

    Brake system overhaul dot3 or dot5?

    Thanks for your input. I agree cheaper is a good thing, but the military did convert most vehicles, such as deuces, from DOT3 to DOT5, when DOT5 became available, because dot3 is hydroscopic and has the propensity to absorb water. I'm wondering what most people here have done, or are doing, or...
  5. mikey

    Brake system overhaul dot3 or dot5?

    Hello, I have Peter Debella's brake kit for my 53 M38a1 which includes a new mc, wheel cylinders, rubber brake lines and brake pads. Is there any reason why at this point I would NOT want to convert the jeep from dot3 to dot5? If the conversion is recommended, then what is the best process...
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