<VV> RE:Silicone Brake Fluid, was Re: synthetic oil

[Ron]

I put DOT 5 in my Ultra Van twenty years ago and haven't touched the brakes 
since.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <DSJKLING at sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:12 AM
Subject: <VV> RE:Silicone Brake Fluid, was Re: synthetic oil


> Hi gang,
>
> Here's my experience with silicone Dot 5 brake fluid
> so far.  I love it.  I went through the system in my
> Greenbrier back before 1997 and replaced the master
> and wheel cylinders.  At that time I put in silicone
> Dot 5.  I don't autocross it but regularly carry
> heavy loads, drive in hilly areas and in Bay Area
> traffic so I'd say it the brakes get moderate use.
>
> I'd say that so far the braking experience for me is
> comparable to that of Dot 3, I can't really tell a
> difference.  The Big plus for me was when I broke
> into the system to replace the rubber flex lines.
> The fluid came out clear with no signs of rust
> discoloration at all.  Maybe some of it has to do
> with where I live but I was impressed.  I had not
> opened the system or bled the brakes in over 7 years
> except to check fluid levels at the master cylinder.
> I also like the fact that it is non-destructive to
> painted surfaces.  I like it and it works for what I
> do but again, I don't race.
>
> Dan Kling
> 1961 Greenbrier
> 1963 Spyder
> #299 Ultra Van
>
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