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l1n1b1 · 12-19-2005, 05:33 AM

I plan on doing a complete brake job on my 67 Shortstep. I have the original 6 lug drum setup front & rear. I just recently aquired the truck & was told that it had been sitting up a while. I'm assuming that it currently has DOT 3 fluid in the system now, but it looks pretty funky. If I replace all 4 wheel cylinders, blow all the brake lines clear, & empty the master cylinder, will it hurt anything to go back with silicone brake fluid? Are there any advantages to using silicone brake fluid vs. DOT 3 fluid? Or do I need to just stick with the DOT 3?

12-19-2005, 05:33 AM	#1
l1n1b1 67 Shortstep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 100	Brake Job on My '67 Shortstep I plan on doing a complete brake job on my 67 Shortstep. I have the original 6 lug drum setup front & rear. I just recently aquired the truck & was told that it had been sitting up a while. I'm assuming that it currently has DOT 3 fluid in the system now, but it looks pretty funky. If I replace all 4 wheel cylinders, blow all the brake lines clear, & empty the master cylinder, will it hurt anything to go back with silicone brake fluid? Are there any advantages to using silicone brake fluid vs. DOT 3 fluid? Or do I need to just stick with the DOT 3? __________________ 67 SWB Step 69 LWB CST 71 LWB 94 SWB Step 05 1500 Dodge P/U Adapt, Improvise, Overcome



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