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#149348 12/03/2006 4:21 AM
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Does any one know what is the best fluid additive for the diaphram in the hydrovac brake system? The manual talks about adding fluid to the breather but my local Napa store is not sure what to use.

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Hy ROUGIE, I think the fluid is called Bendix vacuum cylinder oil, if they can't find that ask them what they sell for vacuum pumps which diesel engines use to create vacuum for their brake systems. Hope that helps.

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Air tool oil maybe?


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#149351 12/03/2006 9:07 PM
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Rougie: try this link to the section on hydrovacs in the chevy truck maintenance manual: http://chevy.tocmp.com/1948_51truckshop/51ctsm0532.htm


#149352 12/04/2006 5:07 PM
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I think I have heard castor oil, like from the drug store.
Anyone else heard that?


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#149353 12/04/2006 9:51 PM
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Permatex Hydraulic Jack Oil #78E is supposed to be similiar to the old hydrovac oil and is more readily available.


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