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Old May 29, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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How much brake fluid, and what kind do I need for a complete job (new pads/calipers/lines/rotors)
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Old May 29, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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How much brake fluid, and what kind do I need for a complete job (new pads/calipers/lines/rotors)
I just did that on my Z and it took less than one can of ATE Blue (1 lt)
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ATE Blue works great for the $$
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I have gone through half of a 32 oz bottle flushing half my system. I expect to use up the balance when I finish off tonight.
I used Valvoline Synpower full synthetic formula DOT3 & DOT 4 brake fluid.
It is a borated ester with higher wet and dry boiling points that tends to absorb less water than standard DOT3 fluids.
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