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Old 07-24-2019, 07:09 AM   #9
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Default Re: Brake fluid

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Originally Posted by 34PKUP View Post
Why switch?
As someone who switched to DOT-5 and then back to DOT-4, I will give you my reasons :

1. Firmer pedal
2. Easier bleeding
3. Relative cost of each
4. My realization that brakes need regular maintenance which includes periodic fluid replacement which negates any advantage DOT-5 may have
5. The fact that no major automobile manufacturer uses DOT-5
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