M35a3 Brake fluid

[jpinst]

What kind of brake fluid are you guys running in your M35a3's and which seems better?

Thanks in advance

 

[wsucougarx]

A3, A2's doesn't matter. DOT 5

 

[RealCavDog]

Wish somebody would start a thread about this.

 

[jpinst]

That sounds sarcastic....but there is so much that is different from the a3 and a2, I wanted to make sure I was on the same page.

 

[doghead]

Tech Manuals...

LO 9-2320-386-12 calls for Silicone BFS


Or search...

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/56165-m35a3-brake-fluid.html

 

[goodguyzy]

the A3 and later A2 use the same brake system as far as I know (duel circuit)

 

[jimk]

Dot 3 is glyco based and will absorb water may damage paint. Dot 5 is silicone based and will not eat paint. It also will -not- absorb moisture. If a lot of water does get in a dot 5 system in can aggregate in spots and cause corrosion (ex-brake cyl bores). Dot 5 std and more expensive. I noticed it at NAPA a few days ago and it was 30$/qt. There are bargains at swap meets. 3 and 5 should not be mixed.

 

[RealCavDog]

That sounds sarcastic....but there is so much that is different from the a3 and a2, I wanted to make sure I was on the same page.

03:33 in the A.M. when I posted, and just got back in, so let me re-phrase !

I wish someone had the ability to condense and put together a short cheat sheet version of the A2 and A3 basics, and let the more complex issues challenge use in the forums !

My personal opinion after much research and discussion would be to stay with the Dot 5, despite the cost and accessability !

 

[steelandcanvas]

I second the idea of a fluids sticky. Jim

 

[doghead]

hmm, Idea for a tramp stamp...

"DOT5 only"


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