<VV> silicone brake fluid

[Frank DuVal]

I'm one of those that says to use silicone fluid.

Yes, you need to drain the whole system. This is automatic if you are 
replacing all four wheel cylinders. Just also  rebuild the master 
cylinder, and let the brake lines drain while the cylinders are off. The 
lines drain quickly with the line disconnected from the master cylinder.

I would get a quart, but you may also need a pint more depending on your 
bleeding technique.

Frank DuVal

Melissa Layman wrote:

> Ok, folks
>
> Wheel cylinders are here.  Yay!  We've been told by several people 
> that we should use silicone brake fluid.  Do you drain out the old 
> first?  Approximately how much will be need to fill the lines assuming 
> that we do purge them first.  Any special prep or precautions?
>
> Thanks for your input and advice, in advance.
>
> Mel.
>
> '63 Monza convertible.
> (sitting in the garage, wasting convertible days.  *sigh*)
>
>