I knew you had to replace all of it.. but didn't realize the ABS unit made a
difference in bleeding the old fluid out.
thanks Bernd
Aaron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 11:53 AM
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Brake Fluid Color
>
> Which also requires bleeding the entire system...including the ABS
> system which isn't easy to do manually.
>
> Stick with DOT4 for the daily driver.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Aaron Wyse
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 9:12 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Brake Fluid Color
>
>
>
> If it bothers you enough that you decide to change the fluid.. You'll
> probably want to consider switching to the new DOT5 silicone based brake
> fluid. paint friendly, higher temperature handling, does not absorb
> moisture. Aaron Wyse
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 10:10 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Brake Fluid Color
>
>
> >
> >
> > Nothing to get too concerned over...
> >
> > Brake fluid will get darker when heated up, old/dirty, or
> > contaminated. You can remove the old fluid from the reservoir with a
> > turkey baster (works well...just don't drip on the paint) and refill
> > with new fluid. Bleed the brakes manually to get the old fluid out of
> > the system and you'll be fine - don't forget to check the reservoir
> > while bleeding the brakes.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> > B1LLYW@aol.com
> > Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 7:57 AM
> > To: aol@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: Brake Fluid Color
> >
> >
> > I was doing my regular PM routine on my '02. Check the air, check the
>
> > fluids, etc. Brake fluid is noticeably dark. Much darker than the
> > fluid in the clutch master cylinder, for example. How concerned
> > should I be?
> >
> > The truck has 19K on it and is probably due for a set of brake pads -
> > I drive "aggressively" and brake the same way. I'm wondering if I've
> > used up the
> > brake fluid faster than normal.
> >
> > Bill White - http://www.bionicdodge.com
> >
> > '02 Dakota QC 4x4, SLT +, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
> > '95 Dakota CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
> >
> >
>
>
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