Ok, guy and gals, I'm not trying to fan the fire or anything. Just want to
share my experience.
Back in '88 or '89 (I'd have to check my records to be sure), I did a
complete rebuild of the brake system on my '78 1500. New master, rebuilt
calipers, new rear cylinders, new hoses all around. I put the GE DOT5
silicone fluid in and in the bleeding process, could never seem to get the
bubbles to stop. I finally let the car sit for about a month and went back
to re-bleed. At each wheel, one big bubble came out and then solid fluid.
Rock hard pedal (still) and I haven't touched it since. Never needed to
re-bleed or add fluid. And they have been put to the test (just a few years
ago - when they still hadn't been touched since the rebuild) when I came
around a bend at a pretty good clip and found a mail delivery vehicle coming
at me in my lane. Practically stood that Spitfire on its nose, but she
stopped like there's no tomorrow (and never locked a wheel, either!)! I
probably have more confidence in the brakes on that car than anything else.
And that's a very good thing.
George P.
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