[T3] Battery Install, Oil Change & Brake Fluid Reservoir

[Bryan Peters]

I’m curious as to just what all is involved in converting my 68 Squareback system to DOT 5 fluid. It has a brand new ATE master cylinder, and CB Performance rear disc brakes. I’m in the process of trying to fix leaks from the reservoir down to the master cylinder. Which ruined the paint in that area. I’d rather not have that happen again.

      Bryan Peters

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> On May 13, 2024, at 9:51 AM, Gary Forsmo <gbforsmo at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Boy-O-boy  .... searching on the Internet, they sure don't make it easy, do
> they?
> 
> The liquid quantities & prices for DOT 5 seem to be all over the map.
> The lowest is $6.42 for 11oz.
> The highest is $124.95 for 1 gallon.
> 
> Searching for GE or Dow Chemical, as a manufacturer of DOT 5, seems to be
> elusive.  But I'm not the most capable  "researcher", either.
> 
>> On Sun, May 12, 2024, 10:58 PM <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> On 12 May 2024 at 17:44, Gary Forsmo wrote:
>>> 
>>> Are *all* brands of 100% Silicone DOT 5 Brake Fluid the same quality &
>>> compatible with each other?
>> 
>> Yes, to the best of my knowledge. There may be many brands, but there are
>> only 2
>> manufacturers, GE & Dow Corning. Don't be fooled by DoT 5.1 or 5.2. Only
>> DoT 5 is silicone.
>> 
>>> The prices seem to be very different.
>> 
>> That surprises me. I haven't looked at prices recently but they used to be
>> about $25 per
>> quart. There are also small bottles available, for motorcycles.
>> 
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