brake fluid
2009-04-27 by lxado63
Could someone please direct me to where I check the brake fluid on a 1970 volvo 3ltr? What grade of fluid is recommended (DOT3, 4 or 5)? Thank you!
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brake fluid
Re: [MarcosManiacs] brake fluid
2009-04-27 by larry meadows
If it is a left hand drive, there is a cover on the pedel box fastened with 6 screws, on the left side under the bonnet. Remove the screws and the master cylinder is the larger (if your car has a manual shift) reservoir. I have been using DOT 4 fluid with good results.
What is the chassis number of your car?
Regards,
Larry
3V5536
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Subject: [MarcosManiacs] brake fluid
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 6:43:20 PM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] brake fluid
Could someone please direct me to where I check the brake fluid on a 1970 volvo 3ltr? What grade of fluid is recommended (DOT3, 4 or 5)? Thank you!
Re: [MarcosManiacs] brake fluid
2009-04-28 by Paul Dransfield
Adding to what Larry has said, Girling brakes use nitrile seals which are degraded by DOT-3 brake fluid. You should ensure you use the correct type and do not