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

[DSJKLING at sbcglobal.net]

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