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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Brake fluid???

I just finished my brakes on the 04 and lost all the fluid. Lines, master, caliper wells. I need to fill it and bleed it now. I dont have my manual so I was just wondering what fluid to run. I believe it is DOT 3. Is that correct. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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yes, DOT 3
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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I run the Valvoline Synthetic stuff and it works fine.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Do those speed bleeders fit the front and the back calipers?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Yes they do Sir...
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Yes they do Sir...
Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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bench bleed that master cylinder
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Bench bleed??? You mean gravity bleed them? I dont have 3 days. It will be done today. Thanks guys.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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3 days? If you say all the fluid had run dry you will need to do it right.
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/.../0509sc_bench/
 
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