08-15-2004 | #1 |
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Essex,MA
Posts: 3
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Dot 5 brake fluid
Anybody using silicone brake fluid in their cars? Also can it be used in the clutch system as well? Thanks
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08-16-2004 | #2 |
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Southern CA
Posts: 108
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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.
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08-16-2004 | #3 |
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Essex,MA
Posts: 3
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dot 5 fluid
Thanks Tom, any particular brand of brake fluid you like? Tks, Ray
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08-16-2004 | #4 |
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 54
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Ray,
Like Tom said, use the GM fluid. The part Number is 12345347. |
08-17-2004 | #5 |
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Southern CA
Posts: 108
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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.
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