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Newbie: clutch v. brake fluid

VictorScot

VictorScot

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New owner of a Norge. I will be flushing the hydraulic fluids. The owners manual indicates two different types: synthetic DOT 3/4 for the brakes and synthetic DOT 5.1 for the clutch.
Two different specs, that's a new one for me.
What do y'all use?
Thank you
Scot
 
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My bad eyes read 5.1 as 5.0 and they are not the same thing at all. DOT 3, DOT4 and DOT 5.1 are all compatible with each other, although I recommend removing as much of the old fluid as possible from the reservoir with a turkey baster or syringe, and then filling the reservoir with the new fluid. IF you are flushing the system, all the better.

Use the recommended fluids.

DOT4 in the brakes, and 5.1 in the clutch.

They are compatible so you can mix them if need be in the brakes, but I would stick to the 5.1 in the clutch.

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scottmastrocinque said:
My bad eyes read 5.1 as 5.0 and they are not the same thing at all. DOT 3, DOT4 and DOT 5.1 are all compatible with each other, although I recommend removing as much of the old fluid as possible from the reservoir with a turkey baster or syringe, and then filling the reservoir with the new fluid. IF you are flushing the system, all the better.

Use the recommended fluids.

DOT4 in the brakes, and 5.1 in the clutch.

They are compatible so you can mix them if need be in the brakes, but I would stick to the 5.1 in the clutch.
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Alrighty, thank you for the quick reply!
 
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