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Originally Posted by foxgapLeMans
I put DOT 5 in my new braking system and have found the brake pedal is terrible, so I want to switch back to DOT 4 brake fluid. The entire brake system is new with about 10 miles on it. I have heard alcohol will clean the silicone out and then I can refill the system, bleed and hope for the best.
Anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks, Mark
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Originally Posted by foxgapLeMans
Today is the day we refire the engine, so at the moment I am not sure of the vacuum yet. I am using a stock HO cam, so I think the vacuum should be pretty good. This afternoon will tell a lot about what is going on with it once the car is warmed up and idling good.
Thanks again, Mark
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Don't take offense to the question but was engine running when braking checked? I assume it was based on 10-miles on it
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Will Rivera
'69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears
‘66 Lemans, 455, KRE D-Ports, TH350, 12 bolt 3.90 gears
'69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: work in progress
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