Dave,
I think you meant to say: that silicone does NOT remove the paint..RIGHT..
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From: DJoh797014@aol.com <DJoh797014@aol.com>
To: FRANK_BONIFAZI@HP-FtCollins-om4.om.hp.com
<FRANK_BONIFAZI@HP-FtCollins-om4.om.hp.com>
Cc: tigers@autox.team.net <tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: Brake Booster
>Frank
>
>Oops I forgot the cardinal rule about your hydraulic system.
>
>NEVER EVER, EVER, EVER use any American brake fluid
>in your system. Use on Castrol GT LMA fluid only. The
>American fluid will destrot every rubber seal in your system.
>If you top up on the road with anything but Catsrol, order
>rebuild kits for everything (Master cylinder, wheel cylinders,
>calipers, and booster),
>
>Use only fresh fluid as the Castrol will absorb water, even in
>an open can. Never reuse the fluid. Carry an unopened can
>in case you need to top up and then toss the can and replace
>it with another new can.
>
>Silicone fluid is the only other option. That is what museum and
>other collectors use. It will not absorb water and will not attack
>the English rubber seal. But I have heard that it gives a soft
>peddle when heated up. Anyway that is what I am using.
>Only because the silicone does remove paint. That important
>to dirty fingered guys like me.
>
>Dave
>
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