Fred,
Silicone should only be used on completely new brake systems from the getgo.
I wouldn't use it with older parts as the rubber softeners and swell agents
are different.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roadster" <roadster@texoma.net>
To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 5:46 PM
Subject: Brake Fluid
> Howdy!
>
> This might start a firestorm but here goes. Having just spent a fortune
> on new front brake cylinders I am contemplating the use of silicone
> (D.O.T. 5) brake fluid. I'm told that it has a softer feel than regular
> fluid. Are there any other drawbacks? Not attracting water and not
> rotting paint sounds good but........
>
> Thanks!!
>
> --
> Best regards,
>
> Fred Schroeder
> '70 2000
> SRL311-13359
> TDROC
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