Which brake fluid for a WC54

JimBob · Post by **JimBob** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:52 pm

Hi,
could anybody help with finding the correct brake fluid for a WC 54 from 1943? I don't want to use the wrong kind of fluid - which kind would be the best?
Thanks and kindest Regards
JimBob

Ugg · Post by **Ugg** » Wed May 31, 2006 4:37 pm

JimBob:

DOT3 should be okay.

Later

GTBGUY · Post by **GTBGUY** » Wed May 31, 2006 6:07 pm

If you have completely replaced the brake lines and master cylinder you might want to consider a silicon brake fluid. If you are just adding fluid to an existing vehicle, try to match what is in there. I agree that DOT 3 wpuld be fine in this case.

Tony B · Post by **Tony B** » Wed May 31, 2006 6:55 pm

Dot 3 or 4 DON'T use the fully synthetic Dot 5 the stuff plays hell with rubber seals.

JimBob · Post by **JimBob** » Wed May 31, 2006 9:41 pm

Thanks a lot for your fast answers!
Yes, as far as I know from the former owner master cylinder etc are replaced. Until today I couldn't reach him for a few days to ask what he used. Good luck, now I know he used DOT4.