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obehave · Apr 20th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger

Out of interest what is the best way to change to DOT5.1 fluid.

Would you drain all the DOT4 out by unscrewing each bleed nipple and pumping the brake pedal until all has gone and then add the DOT5.1 and rebleed? Or would this introduce air locks in the system?

It's nice if they're different colors than you can see the fluid change.

They are compatible fluid types but I'd still make sure I went through 2 bleed cycles to make sure you have cleared the old fluid.

ATE Super Blue and TYP 200 or the same fluid but a different color so it makes alternating bleed cycles easier.

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Apr 20th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#24
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger Out of interest what is the best way to change to DOT5.1 fluid. Would you drain all the DOT4 out by unscrewing each bleed nipple and pumping the brake pedal until all has gone and then add the DOT5.1 and rebleed? Or would this introduce air locks in the system? It's nice if they're different colors than you can see the fluid change. They are compatible fluid types but I'd still make sure I went through 2 bleed cycles to make sure you have cleared the old fluid. ATE Super Blue and TYP 200 or the same fluid but a different color so it makes alternating bleed cycles easier. Webb how to link