My bad, I'm used to Mitsubishi's DOT3 for all rule. Walt On Dec 12, 2010 7:21 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Close, but off by one digit. Don't put DOT3 brake fluid in, even for > flushing. It swells the rubber and you will be buying new hose when > the clutch won't return. ONLY USE DOT 4 on MB brake and clutch > systems. (unless you convert to DOT 5. > > I think you would be ok getting the spray cans of brake parts > cleaner, then flush with fluid and refiil. > > >>Only Dot3, or you'll be replacing every line. >>Get a few pints at the dollar mart and use them to flush, then flush in the >>good stuff. >> >>Walt >>On Dec 12, 2010 6:55 PM, "Fmiser" <fmi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Actually, "clutch line", not "brake line" this time - but I'm >>> thinking about brakes too. >>> >>> So I'm about to replace the clutch master and slave cylinder >>> (parts in route from Rusty). >>> >>> So while I have the cylinders off the line, I was thinking it >>> could be a good idea to flush any rust, crud, etc. >>> >>> Any suggestions on a suitable fluid? >>> >>> Water? I'm concerned about getting it _all_ out before the >>> real stuff goes back in. >>> >>> Brake fluid? Will it dissolve any of the crud? >>> >>> Denature alcohol? >>> >>> Acetone? >>> >>> Diesel/kerosene? >>> >>> Thoughts and suggestions welcome. >>> >> > -- Philip >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
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