[cjmcqueen1164]

what is the recommended DOT brake fluid to use? i replaced my calipers and pads now can get a firm brake pedal after i bleed the brake system? i used DOT 3-4 synthetic brake fluid.

 

[Steve83]

Read the top of the reservoir cap, and the owner's manual. If you want specific answers, you have to post specific info. Putting your vehicle's details into your profile & signature would make this a LOT easier.

 

[bbasso]

I bought two bottles from Ford... been fine.
(Gawd only knows whats in it lol... rated one of the best brake fluids out there)

 

[Snotzalot]

what is the recommended DOT brake fluid to use? i replaced my calipers and pads now can get a firm brake pedal after i bleed the brake system? i used DOT 3-4 synthetic brake fluid.

You can or can NOT get a firm pedal? What procedure did you use when bleeding?

 

[cjmcqueen1164]

You can or can NOT get a firm pedal? What procedure did you use when bleeding?

History: i replaced the rear L-R brakes, calipers, and rotors. And front R- brakes, caliper, and rotor along with the bearings. L front brakes. After this work i began to bleed the brake system as usual pump and hod method while cracking the bleeder valve. didn't get a hard petal, it would slowly go to the floor. I started in the back and then the front when i was bleeding the brakes. So the next day i replaced the Master Cylinder and when i was removing the upper metal lines off the MC the rusty old line broke???? now i have to get a replacement for the two MC lines that go to the brake system distributor??? its hard to find a shop that can replaced these? i called the dealer and they do carry it anymore?

 

[cjmcqueen1164]

Read the top of the reservoir cap, and the owner's manual. If you want specific answers, you have to post specific info. Putting your vehicle's details into your profile & signature would make this a LOT easier.

my vehicle sticker is missing. i did a vin decoder. Thanks

 

[FMTRVT]

Making a good double flare takes a good tool, the proper cutting of the tube, and some practice. Brake lines from the dealer are usually only available during the time a vehicle is in production, otherwise the common practice is mechanics to make up what they need in the field.

Premise tubing is available in the stores, but it does not have the correct line nut for the master cylinder. Some shops like NAPA carry adapters to fit the premade lines to the master sized fitting, but you have to bring the old fitting with you.

DOT 3 is the production fluid in the Fords, available at every auto parts store.