Re: IML: eliminating air from DOT 5 brake fluid
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Re: IML: eliminating air from DOT 5 brake fluid



All of my cars have DOT 5. I have never heated the fluid before using it. To eliminate air bubbles, the bleeding procedures outlined in the FSM, using a glass jar containing some clean fluid and tube connected to the bleeder, works well. I have been told that any few remaining bubbles after the bleeding procedure will eventually work their way out of the system. I haven't had this problem.

Paul W

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From: therichardsonfamily@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 6:55 AM
Subject: IML: eliminating air from DOT 5 brake fluid

Hello all:

I read through the web-site regarding the pros & cons, tips & tricks, of DOT 5 brake fluid. I have replaced all lines, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, and any other brake part possible, on my '65 300L (w/ Imp 440 - required content). I am now going to hook everything up, use DOT 5, bench bleed the MC, and bleed
the brakes.

A note on the web-site suggests that DOT 5 has a tendency to get air bubbles. A suggestion is to heat the fluid up prior to using to eliminate the air bubbles.

Here's the question: I'll assume I don't want to boil it - just a nice simmer? ... for 15 minutes? ... 30 minutes? ... until it reaches a certain temp? If
someone can offer insight, I would greatly appreciate it.

Dan Richardson
300L Family Heirloom


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