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Watkinsdw

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:06 am Post subject: Matco brake fluid specs

Hi, Folks,

I have a quick question. For the first time, we're going to need to bleed our brakes. What kind of fluid does a Matco system require?

Thanks,

Dave

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John Hauck

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:28 am Post subject: Matco brake fluid specs

I have a quick question. For the first time, we're going to need to bleed 

our brakes. What kind of fluid does a Matco system require?

Thanks,

Dave

Dave/Gang:



I have gotten perfect service from Walmart ATF on several sets of MATCO 

brakes and the original master cylinders installed 1991.



john hauck

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Watkinsdw

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Matco brake fluid specs

Thanks, John.

Would we have to flush out the brake fluid that's in the system, or are they compatible?

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:02 am Post subject: Matco brake fluid specs

Hi, Folks,

I have a quick question. For the first time, we're going to need to bleed

our brakes. What kind of fluid does a Matco system require?

Thanks,

Dave

Matco's paperwork says  " this assembly requires mil-h-5606 red aircraft

fluid"



Boyd Young Mkiii

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John Hauck

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:53 am Post subject: Matco brake fluid specs

Matco's paperwork says  " this assembly requires mil-h-5606 red aircraft

fluid"



Boyd Young Mkiii

Boyd Y/Gang:



That spec has not been out for too long.  Reckon MATCO changed because of 

different seals or because of the Sport Pilot thing and certified aircraft?



john hauck

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John Hauck

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:54 am Post subject: Matco brake fluid specs

Thanks, John.

Would we have to flush out the brake fluid that's in the system, or are they 

compatible?





 David W/Gang:



I don't know.



I've been using the same quart of Walmart ATF since my first brakes on my FS 

in 1989.



However, the system only uses a few ounces.  If it was mine, I'd pump the 

fluid out of the reservoirs and master cylinders through the calipers.  Then 

fill and bleed the opposite direction.  Master cylinders should blow it 

right out of there.



I don't know if that is the correct procedure or not, but it works for me.



john hauck

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

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Watkinsdw

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Matco brake fluid specs

We had a small amt that steve gave us w/ the plane. Was worried it wouldn't be enough, but it was. Pumped it from an oil can at the bleeder and watched the bubble run! Very satisfying.

Thanks,

Dave

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Thom Riddle

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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:13 am Post subject: Matco brake fluid specs

If you don't have the Matco instructions/manual for your brakes go to their website to get them. My Matco manual says to use 5606 fluid in their brakes but the builder used ATF so that is what I continue to use. Seals for 5606 are compatible with ATF but once you start with one or the other don't change.  



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John Hauck

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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:54 am Post subject: Matco brake fluid specs

Thom R/Gang:

  

 Check out paragraph 4 of Assembly Information:

  

 http://static1.veracart.com/matco/item_pdfs/2665/document1.pdf

  

 The way I read it, I can use darn near anything but automotive  brake fluid.

 MATCO recommends:  "ONLY red aircraft fluid  (MIL-H-5606) or other petroleum-based or silicone-based fluid should be  used."

  

 No need to spend extra money for something that is not going  to do any more for you than Walmart ATF.  I have used ATF exclusively  since my first aircraft brakes in 1988 (Hegar) and MATCO, 1992.

  

 john hauck

 mkIII

 Titus, Alabama

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If you don't have the Matco    instructions/manual for your brakes go to their website to get them. My Matco    manual says to use 5606 fluid in their brakes but the builder used ATF so that    is what I continue to use. Seals for 5606 are compatible with ATF but once you    start with one or the other don't change.   



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