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1. [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: <bill_beecher@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 09:55:08 -0500; Getting ready to help a friend move to DOT5 brake fluid and the question arose as how to best flush the system and cylinders. I have always started with an empty system on a re-build and have never a; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00042.html (9,785 bytes)
2. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Kinderlehrer" <kinderlehrer@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 08:51:28 -0700; I switched to DOT 5 on an existing system, no new parts. It was at a tune n tech (professional garage with good equipment) so we pumped out the old and pumped in the new. Did remove the reservoir (TR; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00043.html (10,460 bytes)
3. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 13:42:51 -0400 (EDT); This is a good time to rebuild the calipers and wheel cylinders. You can blow the lines out with compressed air. That would clean those out, but I don't see any way to empty the calipers of DOT 3 wit; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00045.html (9,562 bytes)
4. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: Randy and Valerie DeRuiter <deruiterville@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 12:59:30 -0500; I changed from Dot 3 to Dot 5 about a year ago on a pretty fresh brake system. I flushed the Dot 3 out with copious amounts of alcohol, then blew out the alcohol and ran air for a while to dry things; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00046.html (9,880 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 11:35:56 -0700; When I changed to Dot 5 many years ago, I drained all the previous fluid and blew the lines out as best I could with compressed air. Then I filled the system with DT 5 and bled until solid brake pres; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00047.html (11,097 bytes)
6. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 18:55:32 +0000; Methanol is supposed to be safe for the rubber bits. Denatured is a bit of a guess, as they won't tell you what they put in to make it poisonous. No serious compatibility issue. They won't actually m; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00048.html (10,709 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 19:30:23 -0400; Just wanted to pass on that when I recieved my clutch master cylinder from The Roadster Factory, the box had a label that said "Use of synthetic hydralic fluid will void warranty". I was fully planni; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00050.html (10,998 bytes)
8. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 23:33:45 +0000; That's odd. "No DOT 5" warnings are common; but DOT 5 is not the same as "synthetic". In fact, all DOT brake fluid is "synthetic" (not refined directly from petroleum) and it is quite common to see t; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00051.html (10,790 bytes)
9. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Dave Connitt" <dconnitt@fuse.net>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 20:12:09 -0400; I have not rememberd correctly. I will contact The Roadster Factory again to clarify this because I would really like to not use DOT3.. Stand by.. Dave Connitt ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Archive:; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00052.html (12,109 bytes)
10. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: Robert Jones <rjones@wfeca.net>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 19:13:58 -0500; Dave Are you thinking of going to silicone brake fluid? It is very popular, especially where a car isn't driven a lot. However, the old english manufacturers still warn against using it due to how it; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00053.html (12,279 bytes)
11. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Jerry Van Vlack" <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 21:20:43 -0400; Not true in my experience. Dave Are you thinking of going to silicone brake fluid? It is very popular, especially where a car isn't driven a lot. However, the old english manufacturers still warn aga; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00054.html (12,832 bytes)
12. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Dave" <dave@ranteer.com>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 20:38:37 -0500; I had a conversation with a moss employee about this very topic. they do this because they want to prevent the common moron, the soon to be dpo, from just adding dot 5 to their system without cleansi; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00055.html (11,433 bytes)
13. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Dave" <dave@ranteer.com>; Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 20:30:52 -0500; nor in mine. in several cars. be careful how you pour it in - I like to use a long funnel with its bottom below surface level. be careful not to create bubbles as you add it and you will be fine. Not; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00056.html (11,420 bytes)
14. [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Peter Arakelian" <peterara@msn.com>; Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 04:49:54 -0700; fluid will void warranty". The labels I usually see call out voiding if silicone brake fluid is used. I spoke with TRW (current owner of Girling brand) tech engineer about a warning label they put o; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00060.html (10,740 bytes)
15. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 07:56:05 -0400 (EDT); If we're looking for testimonials, I switched the TR6 to DOT5 in 1996 and other than the occasional need to rebleed I have had no issues. But that was freshly rebuilt/renewed system. I recommend it h; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00061.html (10,665 bytes)
16. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Gary Klein" <tr6.guy@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 07 May 2013 08:32:43 -0400; Dave, I'd read about a trick to fill the reservoirs that greatly reduces bubbles and I've used it when servicing my TR6 with success. Take a big screwdriver and place the tip in the MC reservoir and; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00062.html (11,048 bytes)
17. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Gary Klein" <tr6.guy@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 07 May 2013 09:41:56 -0400; I should have added that when bleeding the system, avoid pumping the pedal too vigorously! Just do all the normal bleeding steps gently and slowly. Doing so will create very few bubbles. Gary '80 TR8; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00064.html (11,297 bytes)
18. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: "Gary Klein" <tr6.guy@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 07 May 2013 09:43:25 -0400; Come to think of it, with the hours spent in bars during my youth, I should have figured it out myself. Gary Hmmm.... Sounds like an old bartenders trick. Bill Beecher '58 TR3A TS/30766L "Tarbaby" '6; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00065.html (12,749 bytes)
19. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: pethier@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:50 +0000 (UTC); -- Original Message -- Don't forget to mark the MC reservoir. When I found out that uncle jack had been given the silicone when the system was rebuilt, I reached for my labelmaker. No trouble with th; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00066.html (12,537 bytes)
20. Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif (score: 1): Author: Frank Fisher <yellowtr3@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 08:07:36 -0700 (PDT); i use DOT5 in my TR3 and have done for about 4 years now. the only thing i find problematic is my hydraulic brake switch. they only last 6 to 9 months. i have tried them from roadster factory and mos; /html/triumphs/2013-05/msg00067.html (11,010 bytes)

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