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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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What brake fluid?

OK, I figure my 00 L is probably overdue for a good brake fluid flush. Anyone know what type I should use? Any thing I need to know about flushing the lines/system, or just bleed it out through all the lines like a normal bleed.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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ATE Super Blue Racing and ATE TYP 200 are the same brake fluid in two different colors (blue and amber, respectively). I alternate them between flushes to tell that all of the old fluid is out. 536/392 dry/wet boiling points.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Thanks Tim! And next time please clean that cabinet up a little before you take pics!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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ATE is good stuff! I use that as well.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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ATE is about the best out there.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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536/392 dry/wet boiling points.

What's the DOT 3 Ford stuff (The OLD stuff, not the new stuff)
 
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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also remember you can use higher numbers then stock

I have Land Rover spec Dot 4 in my truck
 
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SVT_KY
. . . What's the DOT 3 Ford stuff (The OLD stuff, not the new stuff)
See here
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
also remember you can use higher numbers then stock

I have Land Rover spec Dot 4 in my truck
To a point. You cannot use DOT 5 with ABS systems. When using DOT 5 any and all of the lower grade fluids must be completely flushed out.

I just bought me a couple bottles of the ATE Super Blue
 
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