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n556p(at)yahoo.com
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 Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:04 am Post subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
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Hello,
Mac said that Matco recommends DOT-5 brake fluid. I've heard
others say that 5606 is the only thing to use, while others say to use
"Dexron" Automatic Transmission Fluid. The ATF is certainly the least
expensive and should be compatible with just about any hydraulic system
components. Can anyone think of a good reason NOT to use ATF? Has
anyone used it?
Phil Raker N556P HDS/Stratus ~85% completed
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leogates(at)allvantage.co
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:05 am Post subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
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Dexron ATF has been in my Matco breaks for 2+ years now. 85+ flying
hours. Cheap, works, available any where, Why use anything else?
Leo Gates
N601Z, CH601HDS, TDO
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Hello,
Mac said that Matco recommends DOT-5 brake fluid. I've heard
others say that 5606 is the only thing to use, while others say to use
"Dexron" Automatic Transmission Fluid. The ATF is certainly the least
expensive and should be compatible with just about any hydraulic system
components. Can anyone think of a good reason NOT to use ATF? Has
anyone used it?
Phil Raker N556P HDS/Stratus ~85% completed
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planejim(at)bellsouth.net
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:33 am Post subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
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Listers,
FWIW, as long as whatever fliud used is compatable with the seals and metals
in the system it should work. Some fluids attract moisture quicker than
others. I would use what the manufacturer recommends. I've had 5606 in my
601HD for over 9 years.
Jim Hoak 601HD 500.3 hrs
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bryanmmartin
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:50 am Post subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
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As I recall, all three of those are acceptable fluids. On the other hand,
standard automotive brake fluid (DOT-3,-4) is not acceptable. Mil-H 5606 is
probably the same stuff as ATF.
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Bryan Martin
N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru.
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on 1/31/06 12:43 PM, P.H. Raker at n556p(at)yahoo.com wrote:
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Hello,
Mac said that Matco recommends DOT-5 brake fluid. I've heard
others say that 5606 is the only thing to use, while others say to use
"Dexron" Automatic Transmission Fluid. The ATF is certainly the least
expensive and should be compatible with just about any hydraulic system
components. Can anyone think of a good reason NOT to use ATF? Has
anyone used it?
Phil Raker N556P HDS/Stratus ~85% completed
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n963wb(at)frontiernet.net
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
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Have used ATF in Matco brakes for two years now, no problems. Another
benefit of ATF is it does not absorb moisture like regular brake fluid.
Dick Neitzel
Sayner, WI
701 Jabiru 2200
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Rick Roberts
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Orlando, FL
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:44 pm Post subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
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This is copied from the Matco web site:
" D. Inject brake fluid (Mil-H-5606) or equivalent, into the puck housing and continue injecting until the fluid travels through the system in to the master cylinder. " ACS has the Mil-H-5606. I'll be using that...
Rick
Orlando, FL. USA
http://www.n701rr.com
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cgalley(at)qcbc.org
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:31 pm Post subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
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Mil-H 5606 is NOT the same as ATF except in color. 5606 gets sticky ATF
doesn't.
Cy Galley - Chair,
AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair
A Service Project of Chapter 75
EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC
EAA Sport Pilot
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Billvt
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:41 pm Post subject: Matco Brake Fluid |
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I've had Dexron ATF fluid in my Matco brakes for 5 years and 441 fligth hours with no problems. I've made 558 landings and have stopped every time!!
Bill
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