Re: mixing brake fluids

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Brian C Barrows wrote:
> 
> Quick question: I'm going to bleed the brakes in my 944, and the system
> currently has ATE Super Blue in it.  My mechanic suggested taht I don't
> need to bleed the fluid in the hydraulic clutch (plus, it's a PITA).
> Problem is, I was going to put in DOT 4 fluid, and I'm wondering if this
> might mix "badly" with the ATE fluid in teh clutch, or will I be alright?
> 
> Thanks,
> B.
> 

Besides the fact that the old fluid will (maybe) have picked up water
from the atmosphere, you should be able to mix them without trouble.

Trouble would come from mixing DOT 3/4 with Silicon Racing fluid.


TBerk

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