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Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100

To: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink@msn.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:17:10 +0100
Sounds like a very good idea. Never saw or heard of it overhere in EU.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


WILLIAM B LAWRENCE schreef:
> You can solve this problem by installing a pleated rubber seal on the 
> fluid reservoir. This seals the system and has an accordion pleated 
> diaphragm that moves in  compliance with the changing fluid level. No 
> air exchange, no condensation, no problem.
>
> I found some in the generic parts display at the local Pep Boys. I 
> think they cost less than $2.00 each.
>
> Bill lawrence
>
> > Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:23:27 +0100
> > From: coudesluijs@chello.nl
> > To: glemon@neb.rr.com
> > CC: Healeys@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
> >
> > The relative humidity inside and outside the brake fluid reservoir is
> > the same as it is in open connection with the outside world even 
> through
> > the small breathing hole. So if you have large differences in
> > temperature during day and night in a humid climate you have some
> > condensation inside the reservoir, especially if the car is parked
> > outside. Granted it is very little but it will add up in time.
> > Kees Oudesluijs
> > NL
> >
> >
> > Greg Lemon schreef:
> > > If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into
> > > the system unless someone pours it in? I understand that you might
> > > get some condensation but very small volume of air to get any
> > > appreciable amount of air in the system for it to condense out of,
> > > likewise some condensation when the system is open (cap off) but cant
> > > see again how an appreciable amount would get into the system limited
> > > surface area (and time) for condensation to occur. Also, Count me as
> > > one who converted without doing more than blowing out the sytem with
> > > air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice any difference in
> > > pedal feel.
> > >
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