[PPCC] Brake Fluid

[John Kull]

Greetings from Grand Junction!

Those of you that know me know that I am really new to Corvairs. I am
working with my son on a 67 Monza and we plan to replace EVERYTHING in the
braking system. I have acquired new lines, hoses, shoes, master cylinder
and am rebuilding wheel cylinders. My question is about fluid. I keep
hearing folks talk about DOT 5 or silicone brake fluid. The Clarks website
seems to push it and I hear that many folks use it on older cars since it
will not attract water. It all sounds good but the other day I ran across
an article that gave a few downsides saying silicone fluid is hard to bleed
and if you live in a dry climate (which I do) that you really can stick
with DOT 3?

So I am asking the club members - what do you ladies and gentlemen use on
your cars, trucks and vans?

 DOT 3 or DOT 5 and what does it mean that silicone fluid is "hard to
bleed?"

Thanks in advance!

JK
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