Gary, I just read the article and I don't understand what you are
saying. The article clearly pointed out the difference between silicone
DOT 5 and DOT 5.1. It clearly pointed out the difference, including use
of non silicone in EU bikes.
That was the article I read, and it did not obfuscate or provide
disinformation.
It pointed out some very good information, on a subject that is much
taken for granted.
Larry
Gary Moore wrote:
> Theo, The "disinformation" part was trying to obfuscate the Dot 5 with Dot
> 5.1. Dot 5 in the United States is silicone. Dot 5.1 is not. The remainder
> of the world does not recognize our DOT regulation. The Bel Ray article
> condemned Dot 5 basically on racing applications. Most Tigers are not raced,
> the rotors never "glow". Regards, Gary
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Theo Smit" <tsmit@shaw.ca>
> To: "Gary Moore" <arado7@peoplepc.com>
> Cc: <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 8:43 PM
> Subject: Re: Hydraulic fluids - getting your DOTs lined up.
>
>
>
>>Gary,
>>Since nothing that I or the Bel-Ray FAQ states disagrees with your
>
> experience,
>
>>information, or opinions as expressed on the list, why do you call it
>>"disinformation"?
>>
>>I own two sets of Hope disc brakes for my mountain bikes, and Hope specs
>
> DOT
>
>>5.1, non-silicone, hydraulic fluid. Since that's harder to get than
>
> plutonium on
>
>>this side of the Atlantic, I used Hayes DOT 4 instead.
>>
>>I agree that silicone fluid gives reduced maintenance in a properly
>
> flushed
>
>>hydraulic system, where 'properly flushed' implies complete disassembly
>
> and
>
>>rebuilding of all the brake system components. However, as Larry Paulick
>
> says,
>
>>flushing the brake system every two years is recommended when using glycol
>
> based
>
>>fluid. How much time do we spend doing other stuff on a Tiger over two
>
> years?
>
>>The hour or two that it takes to flush new fluid into a brake system is
>
> pretty
>
>>minor compared to some of the other 'routine' maintenance.
>>
>>Best regards,
>>Theo
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