[DeTomaso] brake fluid

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/6/12 1:17:16 PM, edlebby at yahoo.com writes:

> what kind of brake fluid does the stock system take?
> 
According to the Red Owners Manual (Ls & newer), SAE J 1703, or AGIP F-1 
Super HD. According to the Blue Manual (pre-Ls), SAE 70 R3-J 70 B. Note that 
the Pantera predates the current SAE "DOT" rating system, so feel free to 
upgrade to the 21st century.   
DOT 3 often works better than more expensive DOT-4 but will attract and 
hold atmospheric moisture faster. So one simply changes it more often, 
depending on your local conditions. There is a mineral based DOT 5.0 that is safe to 
use but is far more expensive for few street benefits. The only caveats are 
NO SILICONE, which is SAE DOT 5.1 and NO Castrol vegetable-oil-based 
fluids. Good luck- J DeRyke (who uses DOT-3)