Re: [Chrysler300] Convertible Top - Brake vs. Trans. Fluid

["Warren Anderson" <wranderson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

  Brake fluid is an entirely different fluid than 'A' transmission fluid. Both for hydraulic applications I suppose you could conclude but still entirely different. Where Chrysler made the switch, I guess the question is whether a 1963 brake fluid system can be entirely cleaned out and retrofitted to Type 'A' and would this be a good change  or an upgrade?

  Rubber compounds used in hydraulic brake systems and  intended for contact with DOT 3 brake fluid will swell and therefore be destroyed if introduced to transmission fluid.

  Mixing DOT 3 fluid with Type 'A' or other I would think would make a mess. 

  Warren Anderson
  Sedona,AZ
   


    
  Hi All,

  I remember back a few months ago there was discussion about the correct fluid for the conv. top system.

  My 1963 Chrysler Service Manual - Use Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
  My 1964 Chrysler Service Manual - Use Type A Transmission Fluid

  I have been using brake fluid in my '63 300 Conv, but I wonder if someone at Chrysler determined that transmission fluid was a better fluid and, if so, why?

  I am pretty sure they are the same pump for a few years.
  Any ideas?

  Regards,
  Mark Lindahl
  '63 300 Conv.



  

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