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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 10:23 AM
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Decided to rebuild my front caliper flush the fluid etc etc... Well I didn't have enough DOT 5 brake fluid to complete the job. I had enough to bleed it and everything so but not enough to fill the reservoir. So I went to the local parts store to see if I could find some but AutoZone and Advance Auto parts Don't carry DOT 5 anymore. so, I was wondering what you guys are doing? Are you flushing your systems and replacing with DOT 3 or 4 or are you finding a new place to find DOT 5.....? Definitely curious thanks...
 
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Do NOT put dot 3 or 4 in a dot 5 system. Dot 5 systems often use seals that are not compatible with dot 3 or 4 fluid
 
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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 10:44 AM
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Do NOT put dot 3 or 4 in a dot 5 system. Dot 5 systems often use seals that are not compatible with dot 3 or 4 fluid
That does not answer my question... I want to know what you guys are doing if you're having a problem finding DOT 5....
 
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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 11:19 AM
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I just change the brake fluid on mine. Picked up a 12 oz. bottle of Bel-Ray from Amazon:
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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 11:20 AM
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O'reillys auto parts had Dot 5 on shelf a month ago.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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HD dealer has it too
 
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Rob to answer your question I'd get Dot 5 from wherever I could find it.
Even Walmart has it
https://www.walmart.com/search/?quer...eahead=dot%205
 
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Advance should have it.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...archTerm=dot+5
 
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Thanks guys I did travel around for about an hour and finally found some at a little mom and pop place. Hard to believe AutoZone and Advance which is owned by carquest didn't have it. tI was shocked... but thank you I just wondering if it's something around here or if it's something that's going on nationally...
 
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They have it at my local Carquest Advance Auto here in VA
 
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