> But if the fluid doesn't
> absorb water, any water which gets into the brake system will just sit in
the
> brake pipes not moving, and will cause localised rusting of the pipes,
Water isn't going to get into a brake system unless you've got some kind of
problem like a bad m/c cap or you spray water onto the cap while cleaning
the engine. Water is absorbed from the air by non DOT5 fluid and will remain
in the master cylinder. That's where the rust will form. There is very
little if any movement of fluid in a braking system, unless you've got a
circulating system like those built into race cars. Therefore, letting the
car sit doesn't have any effect on how quickly rust forms in the system.
Tom Shirley Sale Creek, TN
99 Mazda Miata (Bad Dog Racing)
78 Triumph Spitfire (for sale)
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