<VV> another brake question--'61 Lakewood

[Frank DuVal]

Same results here. Been using DOT 5 since Clark's first offered it for 
sale over 30 years ago.

No problems bleeding it.

And no gunk in wheel cylinders after 25 years...  Just good solid pedals.

Frank DuVal

On 8/3/2012 10:02 PM, HallGrenn at aol.com wrote:
> Dot 5 does take longer to lose its bubbles if you aerate it, but just be
> careful when you pour it in and it works just fine.  The second time I did
> my own complete brake overhaul  with DOT5 I rushed got the fluid full of
> bubbles so I had to drain it and refill it using another container of DOT5 and
> one mechanic who used my DOT5 fluid when he renewed my brakes did the same
> thing.  But the FIRST time I used DOT5 I took my time and the brakes were
> firm with no air contamination problems.  It isn't the fluid it's  the
> mechanic:)
>
> Bob
>
>
> In a message dated 8/3/2012 9:55:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> joel at joelsplace.com writes:
>
> If you  are using Dot5 fluid it is very difficult to  bleed.