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  1. Westex

    How many quarts of DOT 5?

    I'm going to start PM'n you more often.
  2. Westex

    How many quarts of DOT 5?

    You need to search for any decal, engine compartment, dash, or otherwise and make sure your truck was not converted by the military over to DOT5. If you find such a decal, then it was converted to DOT5, and you should use same. The two are not compatible. DOT3 will absorb moisture; DOT5 will...
  3. Westex

    How many quarts of DOT 5?

    Should read 'dyed' in third line.
  4. Westex

    How many quarts of DOT 5?

    I went ahead and did it yesterday, on Sunday. Kind of a dirty experience but got it done. Pedal pressure is slightly better. I figured out that I had air in the left rear rear. Was just a bubble and found the bleeder fitting to be too loose which is probably what caused it. All is well now...
  5. Westex

    How many quarts of DOT 5?

    Do I use rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol to flush?
  6. Westex

    How many quarts of DOT 5?

    Very good...I appreciate all of this advice. Problem is I don't know what's in there, and I've even performed the eyedropper in the water test, and believe it or not, the results were inconclusive. I just don't know what's in there and want to get it out. The brakes have worked good so far...
  7. Westex

    How many quarts of DOT 5?

    I've read what posts I could find and want to go to DOT 5 brake fluid in my deuce. Anyone know what the system capacity is of the entire brake system. I want to get all of whatever is in there out.
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