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Old 08-10-2014, 03:59 PM
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Replacing rear wheel cylinders and possibly master cylinder on my 97 GMC K1500....What brake fluid is recommended?.I see they are up to Dot 5 now......I am thinking Dot 3.....Its all stock
 
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Old 08-10-2014, 06:14 PM
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DOT3 is recommended for the 97 GM Sierra. Don't forget to bench bleed the master before installing (if you replace it)
 
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Old 09-04-2014, 04:42 AM
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I know that DOT 3 and 4 are compatible but 5 is not.
 
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