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10-28-2018, 10:36 AM

Cargrijen

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brake fluid

About to change the master cylinder of my 1997 f150. How much brake fluid do i need and what kind.

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10-28-2018, 10:49 AM

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I'd get 3 bottles. It is cheap enough. Any DOT3 will be fine.

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10-28-2018, 06:21 PM

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Make sure you bench bleed that MC before installing or you will need a barrel of brake fluid to bleed it enough to get all of the air out.

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10-28-2018, 06:34 PM

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Very good advice Roadie.

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