Author Topic: Recommended Clutch/Brake Fluid  (Read 2956 times)

rbouch8828

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Recommended Clutch/Brake Fluid
« on: August 17, 2015, 16:28:41 »
Is DOT 4 the correct Clutch/Brake fluid for the 1970 280SL? My mechanic had asked me to pick up DOT 3, but I had understood that DOT 4 was the proper fluid. Can someone set me straight? ???
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Mike K

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Re: Recommended Clutch/Brake Fluid
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2015, 20:04:38 »
Yes DOT 4 is the right fluid for your car. I've just redone the whole braking system on my 1971 280SL, and this was the first thing I checked prior to commencing the work.

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Mike
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