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Old 12-07-2010, 06:07 PM
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Question best fluid for clutch brakes

So anyone have a good opinion on best replacement fluid ? for the Hurricane

DOT

3 , 4 or 5

5 is much more expensive !

Got my mityvac today getting ready to bleed both clutch & brakes on the 90 1000F
 

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Haynes says 4.
 
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4 eh?, was wondering because Indy was saying something about 5 being the way to go !
 
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I have a very good one. All dot 4 fluid is not the same! Most cost effective fluid to use is ATE Super Blue. Difference is how long u can leave it in "safely", before flushing. This is more true with brakes, but the clutch attracts moisture too. This fluid, by the quart, is cheaper than Castrol LMA and much better, by over two years. It comes in blue and amber, so u can see when old is flushed out.
I'm no expert, but have been racing cars and mc for over 35 years and did research prior to using the ATE. I bought it online at a racing supply but can't remember the name.
Hope this is a little help.
 
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I'm gonna check that out man (ATE super blue). Thanks .

Been searching through old threads and saw a link out to a site where it was
mentioned too.
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13 bucks a liter ! ....works
 

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Old 12-07-2010, 09:59 PM
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Ground control to Major Tom......... which one ????
 
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I go with DOT whogivesa**** and I haven't changed it in years. LOL...

Oh, and also black velvet.

And lastly, I recommend Dot matrix printers. They sound awesome and are fun to watch.
 
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Old 12-07-2010, 10:42 PM
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hummm looks about right Steve

Ya know Dylan ....I must try that BV stuff sometime too

DOT anything eh ?? lol ....... Gonna try this ahtay stuff ATE
Been reading good things about it and it's not expensive
 


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