Dot 5 brake fluid - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Ray · 08-15-2004

Anybody using silicone brake fluid in their cars? Also can it be used in the clutch system as well? Thanks

Tom · 08-16-2004

Everything I have seen says Dot 5 should not be used in antilock brake systems so it should not be used in your ZR-1. The GM hydraulic clutch system fluid is not standard brake fluid, it has some additional lubrication additives to keep the clutch master and slave cylinders from squeaking.

Ray · 08-16-2004

Thanks Tom, any particular brand of brake fluid you like? Tks, Ray

Fort94z · 08-16-2004

Ray,
Like Tom said, use the GM fluid. The part Number is 12345347.

Tom · 08-17-2004

I use the GM fluid in the clutch system. I have used Castrol, Wagner, and probably another brand or two over the 13 years I have had my ZR1. I believe there are some brake fluid recommendations in the maintenance area of this website.

08-15-2004	#1
Ray Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex,MA Posts: 3	Dot 5 brake fluid Anybody using silicone brake fluid in their cars? Also can it be used in the clutch system as well? Thanks

08-16-2004	#3
Ray Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex,MA Posts: 3	dot 5 fluid Thanks Tom, any particular brand of brake fluid you like? Tks, Ray

08-16-2004	#2
Tom Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 108	Everything I have seen says Dot 5 should not be used in antilock brake systems so it should not be used in your ZR-1. The GM hydraulic clutch system fluid is not standard brake fluid, it has some additional lubrication additives to keep the clutch master and slave cylinders from squeaking.

08-16-2004	#4
Fort94z Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54	Ray, Like Tom said, use the GM fluid. The part Number is 12345347.

08-17-2004	#5
Tom Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 108	I use the GM fluid in the clutch system. I have used Castrol, Wagner, and probably another brand or two over the 13 years I have had my ZR1. I believe there are some brake fluid recommendations in the maintenance area of this website.