What fluid is in it now? If it isn't DOT 5, you'll have to flush the entire system with alcohol before filling with DOT 5.

DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 are compatible with each other.

DOT 5 is 100% silicone and cannot be mixed with the others. If you have anti-lock brakes you cannot use DOT 5.

Are you drag racing it or auto-crossing in it? If not you really won't have a need for DOT 5.


1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)