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Barrett RET-30-TL:
Brake fluid

Have a customer with this unit and needs new master cylinder we located a new one but woundering what type of brake fluid. This unit is probally 40 yeras old? not sure but think it may take DOT5? thanks

• Posted 2 Apr 2016 00:54
• Discussion started by cownd
• Arizona, United States

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On these older units sometimes I have to rebuild the existing parts using rebuild kits from Napa.

• Posted 5 Apr 2016 02:30
• Reply by bbforks
• Pennsylvania, United States

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Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!

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also looking for a part number for the brake slave cylinder
s/n 15-72059 any help is appreciated
Thanks

• Posted 5 Apr 2016 01:39
• Reply by cownd
• Arizona, United States

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unable to find a manual so this forum is the next best thing anyone else famiiar with these?

• Posted 4 Apr 2016 23:51
• Reply by cownd
• Arizona, United States

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I doubt a 40 yr old unit will take dot5...will more than likely be just dot 3/4...but best bet it to find someone with a service manual to double check

• Posted 2 Apr 2016 01:11
• Reply by kevin_t
• Pennsylvania, United States

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