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rustygubber
Firing on two.
Joined: August 26th, 2011, 6:38 pm Posts: 114
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 brake fluid differences,
Hi,anyone tell me the differences in brake fluid,dot 3 .dot 4 ect,and what do i put in my 2cv,got some universal,dont want to mix it if theres somthing special in there 
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September 24th, 2011, 11:50 pm |
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ginger bloke
Firing on two.
Joined: April 19th, 2009, 7:18 pm Posts: 328
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
2cv6 brake fluid is LHM, DON'T put dot fluid in it will eat the seals.
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September 24th, 2011, 11:57 pm |
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Xmas
Firing on two.
Joined: September 6th, 2009, 12:56 am Posts: 467 Location: Oxfordshire
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
It'll be LHM - special mineral fluid made for Citroens and Rolls Royces only. The consequence of using anything else is spectacularly destructive. Earlier 2cvs used DOT fluids but yours will be LHM. By the way the term "2cv" is considered a bit of a faux pas - its generally referred to as a "2cv". A "2cv" is just a work of semi fiction which you send to future employers 
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September 24th, 2011, 11:58 pm |
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terpineol
Firing on two.
Joined: May 14th, 2009, 6:31 pm Posts: 210
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
Unless its a very old car you need LHM. Dot will shag all the seals in the brake system in my understanding.
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September 24th, 2011, 11:59 pm |
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J-dub
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Joined: April 24th, 2010, 10:01 am Posts: 5733 Location: Location Location
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv
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1988 2cv 652cc 1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel 1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc 2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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September 25th, 2011, 8:38 am |
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Russell
Firing on two.
Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm Posts: 9259 Location: West Sussex, U.K.
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
Jameswallace wrote: 2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv2cv 2cv 2cv What he said, and LHM unless your car is a drum braked variant.
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September 25th, 2011, 9:02 am |
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J-dub
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Joined: April 24th, 2010, 10:01 am Posts: 5733 Location: Location Location
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
Swear filter update?
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1988 2cv 652cc 1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel 1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc 2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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September 25th, 2011, 9:03 am |
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Russell
Firing on two.
Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm Posts: 9259 Location: West Sussex, U.K.
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
Good idea.
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September 25th, 2011, 9:05 am |
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J-dub
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Joined: April 24th, 2010, 10:01 am Posts: 5733 Location: Location Location
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
Xmas wrote: By the way the term "2cv" is considered a bit of a faux pas - its generally referred to as a "2cv". A "2cv" is just a work of semi fiction which you send to future employers  My boss winds me up saying oh look it's the 2cv, (he knows it's 2cv but winding me up) So i say no, 2cv, His response, 'did you bring two to work then??'
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1988 2cv 652cc 1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel 1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc 2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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September 25th, 2011, 9:06 am |
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Tom Duckpower
Firing on two.
Joined: August 18th, 2009, 10:31 pm Posts: 1244 Location: Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands
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 Re: brake fluid differences,
Disc brakes at front: LHM (has a green reservoir) Drum brakes at front: DOT 4 (clear reservoir (or glass))..
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September 25th, 2011, 9:23 am |
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