Use only ISO 15 mineral oil in the brake system of any Loadall or Backhoe. Regular dot three brake fluid will destroy the seals and produce costly repairs.
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Published December 28, 2009 Maintenance Tips 2 CommentsTags: Backhoe, Backhoe Loader, Brake Fluid, ISO, JCB, JCBNA, Loadall, Quick tips, Tip
We have an 4CX backhoe and our operator put some dot 3 brake fluid on it.
Any recomendation about how to solve this before the seals became damaged?
You are not the first person to have that problem. We need a little more information before we can recommend the best course of action. Please call us at 912.447.2000 and ask for Kevin Jayroe. He is our expert and will be happy to help.