You bleed from farthest to closest. The main difference between the different dot levels of brake fluid is resistance to temperature. Yyou can mix standard dot 3, 4 & 5 fluids, but the resistance to temperature will be lowered by the dot 3 & 4 fluid. Be careful though!! Most DOT 5 fluids I am aware of are silicone based. Though this will withstand higher temperatures you need to drain, flush and completely clean the entire brake system so there is no fluid residue left. It is incompatible with standard brake fluid. To be perfectly honest though dot 3 or 4 should be plenty for a unmodified car that is used mainly for cruising. "Edward X. Petrus" <desoto@xxxxxxxxxxx To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > cc: Sent by: Forward Subject: [FWDLK] brake bleeding sequence? Look Mopar Discussion List <L-FORWARDLOOK@LIST S.PSU.EDU> 05/01/01 05:02 PM Please respond to "Edward X. Petrus" Hi, brake experts! Most references I have seen over the years talk about bleeding the wheel cylinders from the closest (to the master cylinder) to the farthest. My 1957 DeSoto shop manual says exactly the opposite. Anyone REALLY know what's best? Anyone have any good things or bad things to say about DOT 5 brake fluid? Thanks. Ed Petrus
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