Hi,
Another little tidbit that I've learned over the years is that it's probably
best not to change from DOT 3 or 4 to DOT 5 unless you perform a complete
rebuild (replacing all the rubber). Each type of brake fluid uses its own
type of chemicals to swell the rubber just enough for it to seal properly.
When mixing the two types of fluids, or replacing one with the other, it can
cause problems. This may explain some of the more current problems that
people have encountered with DOT 5. It may not be the DOT 5 that is the
problem, but the changing from type to the other, or accidently mixing the
two.
Scott Helms
'76 TR6
In a message dated 2/16/00 7:27:53 AM EST, TR6GREG@aol.com writes:
<< As for the brake fluid there is a good
thread on the VTR website about DOT 5 fluid which should answer most of your
questions...make sure you flush your system thoroughly if you use it, as it
is not compatible with DOT 3 or DOT 4. This is the biggest cause of
problems
with using DOT 5. I echo the thoughts of Scott Helms on the bleeding and
air in the fluid issue... If you have any questions or need any physical
assistance, send me an email and I'll be more than happy to help out, as I
live just across the river from you.
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