2008 Ridgeback - Brake Fluid? - DOT 5?

[sheriffd2]

Hi all, did my best to search before posting the query, but couldn't find a definitive answer...

I installed new controls (well, used, but new to me) on my 2008 Ridgeback, so obviously a brake bleed and Mast Cyl top-off are in order. I bought a bottle of NAPA DOT 5, but before going further I wanted to see if this is, in fact, the correct fluid type? THANKS!

 

[HMAN]

You are correct. DOT 5.

 

[sheriffd2]

Perfect! Thank you so much for the quick help, much appreciated! :2thumbs:

 

[woodbutcher]

be careful not to overfill the front res. it is so easy to do. keep it down about 1/8-3/16 below the lip and keep checking it. if you do overfill, open it up and put the tip of a paper towel in and let it absorb a little at a time until it gets to the correct level. if overfilled, it will weep out the breather/screw holes and make a mess.

 

[Trainguy]

be careful not to overfill the front res. it is so easy to do. keep it down about 1/8-3/16 below the lip and keep checking it. if you do overfill, open it up and put the tip of a paper towel in and let it absorb a little at a time until it gets to the correct level. if overfilled, it will weep out the breather/screw holes and make a mess.

There's some good advise right there:2thumbs:

 

[Raywood]

There is a level line inside the reservoir



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