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DOT 5 #1412028 03/31/13 10:48 AM 03/31/13 10:48 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,212 Canton, Ohio Crazy68Dart OP pro stock
Crazy68Dart OP pro stock Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,212 Canton, Ohio	Experiences bad/good? Thinking of using it for the Dart. Have had lot of experience with MC's going bad and trashing the firewall paint. I know it requires some finesse when bleeding. 383, Hemi 4-Speed, AlterKtion, D60

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1412029 03/31/13 10:57 AM 03/31/13 10:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,657 Fitchburg,Massachusetts MPerry Mopahts memba'
MPerry Mopahts memba' Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,657 Fitchburg,Massachusetts	A few customers with classic vettes have dot 5. The pedal tends to be a bit more spongy. You should clean the system out thoroughly.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: MPerry] #1412030 03/31/13 11:30 AM 03/31/13 11:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa. 6 65rbdodge master
65rbdodge master 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa.	i have it in 2 of my cars with no problems what so ever. i do hear old wives tales about it on this board a lot though.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: 65rbdodge] #1412031 03/31/13 12:10 PM 03/31/13 12:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,085 Benton, IL. D DaveRS23 Special needs idiot
DaveRS23 Special needs idiot D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,085 Benton, IL.	Been using it in my muscle cars for 15+ years. Really use it because I am messy and it doesn't hurt the paint. I have had few problems with it, but it sometimes does not work well with older brake parts. I only use it with all new or reman'ed pieces. Master, again and still

Re: DOT 5 [Re: DaveRS23] #1412032 03/31/13 12:18 PM 03/31/13 12:18 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 143 Crofton, MD B bri440 member
bri440 member B Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 143 Crofton, MD	I've used it for at least five years. Rebuilt the brake system on a 71 Challenger - stock rebuild. To me it seems like it takes longer to get the air our of the system. After thoroughly bleeding the system, I still had a soft pedal. A week later I cracked the bleeds on the front calibers for a second, then everything was good. Can't tell a difference between DOT-5 and DOT-3. Last edited by bri440; 03/31/13 12:19 PM.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: 65rbdodge] #1412033 03/31/13 12:34 PM 03/31/13 12:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	Quote: i have it in 2 of my cars with no problems what so ever. i do hear old wives tales about it on this board a lot though. I use it it my car and no problems at all.We also use it in the postal vehicles at work and no problems there either. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Chris2581] #1412034 03/31/13 01:41 PM 03/31/13 01:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	Quote: .We also use it in the postal vehicles at work and no problems there either. [/quote Why? Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: jcc] #1412035 03/31/13 01:50 PM 03/31/13 01:50 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,212 Canton, Ohio Crazy68Dart OP pro stock
Crazy68Dart OP pro stock Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,212 Canton, Ohio	I've been researching it, most have had good luck with it from the various boards I have been snooping around. I've read that it is "thicker" and can trap micro bubbles if to aggressive when bleeding. Been using the gravity method for a while, so I'll start there. The majority of the brake system is brand new/rebuilt, lines, MC, rear calipers, etc. The fronts had DOT 3 in them, but it has been a few years and I drained them good. I'll make sure to do a good bleed and get everything out. I do still need to use DOT 3 in the throw out master cylinder, so hopefully that does not give me issues. Thanks! 383, Hemi 4-Speed, AlterKtion, D60

Re: DOT 5 [Re: jcc] #1412036 03/31/13 07:38 PM 03/31/13 07:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	Quote: Quote: .We also use it in the postal vehicles at work and no problems there either. [/quote Why? I will assume for no possibility of paint damage,and since we get it from a U.S. Govt supplier,it's cheaper. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1412037 04/01/13 04:52 PM 04/01/13 04:52 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,715 closer to Canadian beer! torkrules I'm neurotic
torkrules I'm neurotic Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,715 closer to Canadian beer!	Quote: Experiences bad/good? Thinking of using it for the Dart. Have had lot of experience with MC's going bad and trashing the firewall paint. I know it requires some finesse when bleeding. I use it in my Road Runner. Pedal is hard as a rock and stops really good. If I hadn't, the leaky master cylinder cover would have destroyed the paint on the inner fenders.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: torkrules] #1412038 04/01/13 07:47 PM 04/01/13 07:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,404 Lee Co. Fla. 5 5carguy top fuel
5carguy top fuel 5 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,404 Lee Co. Fla.	I have it in 2 of my cars and had no problems at all.Bleed fine with my Mityvac.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: 5carguy] #1412039 04/01/13 10:51 PM 04/01/13 10:51 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 323 Shippensburg, PA G GardnersGotCudas enthusiast
GardnersGotCudas enthusiast G Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 323 Shippensburg, PA	it is the best

Re: DOT 5 [Re: GardnersGotCudas] #1412040 04/01/13 11:15 PM 04/01/13 11:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,212 Canton, Ohio Crazy68Dart OP pro stock
Crazy68Dart OP pro stock Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,212 Canton, Ohio	I'm sold.. thanks guys. Not sure how much it matters, any particular brand you guys are using? 383, Hemi 4-Speed, AlterKtion, D60

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1412041 04/01/13 11:55 PM 04/01/13 11:55 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,368 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,368 Iowa	I got mine at Car Quest. I think it was thier house brand. $25 a quart.

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1412042 04/02/13 12:12 AM 04/02/13 12:12 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,396 Highland, MI. Sunroofcuda master
Sunroofcuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,396 Highland, MI.	Rick Ehrenberg convinced me to use it after a ride in his '69 Roadrunner 32 years ago! Good enough for E-Berg, good enough for me! No Man With A Good Car Needs To Be Justified

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Sunroofcuda] #1412043 04/02/13 12:34 AM 04/02/13 12:34 AM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 216 E. Okla line M m88mark enthusiast
m88mark enthusiast M Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 216 E. Okla line	Military went to silicone fluid almost 40 years ago. All I use cars & bikes. Mark

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1412044 04/03/13 12:48 PM 04/03/13 12:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,688 Marlboro, NY, USA R Rick_Ehrenberg top fuel
Rick_Ehrenberg top fuel R Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,688 Marlboro, NY, USA	Has been in 100% of my vehicles since 1978. Ditto US military since mid-'70s. Ends stuck caliper pistons forever. A guy on eBay (occasionally) sells mil-spec surplus gallons dirt cheap. Shelf life is near infinity. It is virtually all made by Dow Corning no matter what the label says. Rick

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Rick_Ehrenberg] #1412045 04/03/13 08:19 PM 04/03/13 08:19 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,212 Canton, Ohio Crazy68Dart OP pro stock
Crazy68Dart OP pro stock Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,212 Canton, Ohio	Thanks again guys. I got a box of stuff from Summit today, DOT 5 was in there too. 383, Hemi 4-Speed, AlterKtion, D60

Re: DOT 5 [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1412046 04/03/13 08:51 PM 04/03/13 08:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None 71rm23 master
71rm23 master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None	Looked for some at a local parts store....the kid looked at me like I was talking a foreign language..

Re: DOT 5 [Re: 71rm23] #1412047 04/03/13 09:02 PM 04/03/13 09:02 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O 70Cuda383 Too Many Posts
70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	OK, so if it's so great...what are the reasons to NOT use it? for those who say to not use DOT 5....why? if it's nothing but pros and positives...why isn't everyone using it? what are the urban legends regarding DOT 5 fluid? Photobucket sucks

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