In response to the brake fluid turning dark or in some cases black, the carbon
black in the epdm rubber seals leaches out in some systems and will turn the
fluid DOT 3 or 4 and in some cases DOT 5 dark.
I would feel better having the calipers at least drained or preferably rebuilt
before running DOT 5.
Just my 2 cents worth
Glenn
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:27:40 -0500
From: robert fabie<bobfabie@gmail.com>
Cc:"6pack@autox.team.net" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [6pack] DOT 5 leads to hydraulic component failures
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6pack friends,
I have also used silicone in my hydraulic systems for almost 8 years with
no detrimental effects. The only thing I can't explain is why the purple
brake fluid eventually turns brown despite all the components having been
renewed when the switch to DOT 5 was made.
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