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

[Ruth Dorogi]

I would like to second Dan's experience with silicone brake fluid.  I put it
in my 65 convertible in 1986 (all new brake lines, rebuilt wheel  and master
cylinder).  Brake pedal is high and solid and fluid looks like it was put in
yesterday.  The car is driven about 600 miles a year - very little.  Same
experience with my son's 65 monza.  Other cars that I have with DOT 3 have
developed leaky wheel and master cylinders just from sitting and little use
and developed considerable rust.
        From my experience I recommend silicone brake fluid highly.   Dennis
Dorogi
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Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 1:12 PM
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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