Brake fluids

Got to replace a few brake hoses and noticed there are a few variants of
brake fluid. Any more suited to old Vw,s than others?
Cheers
John

On Jun 9, 4:40*am, "John" > wrote:
> Got to replace a few brake hoses and noticed there are a few variants of
> brake fluid. Any more suited to old Vw,s than others?
> * * * * * * *Cheers
> * * * * * * * * John

I know from personal experience that
the semi-synthetic brake fluid is not good for your old VW. It swells
up rubber hoses and seals.

You would be best of at getting a store brand conventional DOT 3
brake fluid from a local parts store like O Reilys, Auto Zone, or
Advance Auto.
Take your time. Be safe!

You might as well also replace the stop light switches.
I replace the stop light switches on my ‘73 Beetle about every 3
years. It seems that they go out not much longer after that.

Here’s the brake bleeder I use:
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1184

http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/vie...ZE0055&cartid=
Call and ask if it’s in stock.

These links might be helpful:
http://www.vw-resource.com/bleed2.html

http://www.vw-resource.com/bleed.html

On Jun 9, 6:21*pm, Jim Ed > wrote:
> On Jun 9, 4:40*am, "John" > wrote:
>
> > Got to replace a few brake hoses and noticed there are a few variants of
> > brake fluid. Any more suited to old Vw,s than others?
> > * * * * * * *Cheers
> > * * * * * * * * John
>
> *I know from personal experience that
> the semi-synthetic brake fluid is not good for your old VW. It swells
> up rubber hoses and seals.
>
> *You would be best of at getting a store brand conventional DOT 3
> brake fluid from a local parts store like O Reilys, Auto Zone, or
> Advance Auto.
> Take your time. Be safe!

If the stop light switches are original, you might want to risk using
them.


On Jun 9, 6:37*pm, Jim Ed > wrote:
> You might as well also replace the stop light switches.
> I replace the stop light switches on my ‘73 Beetle about every 3
> years. *It seems that they go out not much longer after that.
>
> Here’s the brake bleeder I use:http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1184
>
> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/vie...keyword2=TZE00....
> Call and ask if it’s in stock.
>
> These links might be helpful:http://www.vw-resource.com/bleed2.html
>
> http://www.vw-resource.com/bleed.html
>
> On Jun 9, 6:21*pm, Jim Ed > wrote:
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> > On Jun 9, 4:40*am, "John" > wrote:
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> > > Got to replace a few brake hoses and noticed there are a few variants of
> > > brake fluid. Any more suited to old Vw,s than others?
> > > * * * * * * *Cheers
> > > * * * * * * * * John
>
> > *I know from personal experience that
> > the semi-synthetic brake fluid is not good for your old VW. It swells
> > up rubber hoses and seals.
>
> > *You would be best of at getting a store brand conventional DOT 3
> > brake fluid from a local parts store like O Reilys, Auto Zone, or
> > Advance Auto.
> > Take your time. Be safe!

Much obliged Jim. Switches are the original German ones. So far no problems
with them
and have a few spares. I,ve connected up the brake circuit alarm light. All
switches and
cabling was installed. They just didnt put in the alarm lamp which probably
saved them
$1 or so!!!!!!
"Jim Ed" > wrote in message
...

If the stop light switches are original, you might want to risk using
them.


On Jun 9, 6:37 pm, Jim Ed > wrote:
> You might as well also replace the stop light switches.
> I replace the stop light switches on my ‘73 Beetle about every 3
> years. It seems that they go out not much longer after that.
>
> Here’s the brake bleeder I
> use:http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1184
>
> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/vie...keyword2=TZE00...
> Call and ask if it’s in stock.
>
> These links might be helpful:http://www.vw-resource.com/bleed2.html
>
> http://www.vw-resource.com/bleed.html
>
> On Jun 9, 6:21 pm, Jim Ed > wrote:
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> > On Jun 9, 4:40 am, "John" > wrote:
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> > > Got to replace a few brake hoses and noticed there are a few variants
> > > of
> > > brake fluid. Any more suited to old Vw,s than others?
> > > Cheers
> > > John
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> > I know from personal experience that
> > the semi-synthetic brake fluid is not good for your old VW. It swells
> > up rubber hoses and seals.
>
> > You would be best of at getting a store brand conventional DOT 3
> > brake fluid from a local parts store like O Reilys, Auto Zone, or
> > Advance Auto.
> > Take your time. Be safe!