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Old 04-20-2021, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by foxgapLeMans View Post
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 View Post
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
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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