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    Which brake fluid?

    I just installed a new brake line (steel) in my trailer with drum brakes. I need to fill and bleed the system. Which type of fluid should I use? I have no idea what was there originally, but since the line is new, I think it would be like starting over.

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    Re: Which brake fluid? (jerzia)

    Should be marked on the tongue.
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    Re: Which brake fluid? (CatFan)

    I didn't know that. I'll have to go check. Thanks!

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    Re: Which brake fluid? (jerzia)

    Prolly dot3

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    Re: Which brake fluid? (21XDC)

    Snce there is no label anywhere (on, in, under, reservoir cap, tongue etc) on the trailer. From what I've read here, it looks like DOT 3 is what it will be.

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    Re: Which brake fluid? (jerzia)

    DOT3

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    Re: Which brake fluid? (Lyn O. Dyer)

    Thanks Lyn!

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