Brake fluid

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Frederich
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Brake fluid

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What is capacity for brake/clutch fluid in E12 for complete flush of system. Have had no luck locating this info.
Would like to hear what brands of brake fluid others are using. I know dot 4; but any perils of inside info. Thanks
tlake
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Re: Brake fluid

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Frederich wrote: Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:54 am What is capacity for brake/clutch fluid in E12 for complete flush of system. Have had no luck locating this info.
Would like to hear what brands of brake fluid others are using. I know dot 4; but any perils of inside info. Thanks
All it says in the owners handbook and Haynes manual is to go up to the max mark on the reservoir.
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Mike W.
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Re: Brake fluid

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I just buy a quart, not one of the 12 oz bottles.
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