If the pedal is mushy, it's because there still might be some air in the
system. I just converted to DOT5 a month ago and I'm very pleased. My
Spitfire is an early '67 which has the single line system. There's no going
back to DOT 4 for me.
I've also heard (but cannot verify) that using steel braided brake hoses
provide less flex when the pedal is stepped on, thus a tighter brake pedal
feel.
FYI, I was noticing yesterday how the brake pedal on my New Beetle Turbo
feels "spongy", but it sure can stop on a dime. I think that sometimes,
people have an unrealistic expectation of how a brake pedal is supposed to
feel. It's not supposed to feel like a solid rock when you first step on
it -- but it sure shouldn't go to the floor, either.
My two cents.
Cheers,
Jeff in San Diego
----- Original Message -----
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2000 10:05 AM
Subject: RE: Silicon Brake fluid (mushy pedal)
>
> I've got Dot 5 Silicon in both Spitfire, and GT6. Had it in the Spitfire
> for a number of years now, and just a couple of years ago I put it in the
> GT6. I don't now, nor have I ever had the mushy feel in the car's that
> several others have commented about. It felt no different than when I had
> Dot 4 in the cars. After switching over, I wouldn't go back unless it
> becomes unavailable for whatever reason. Best thing (short of converting
> to GT6 stuff on the Spitfire) I've ever done the braking system on these
> vehicles
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
>
> 72 PI, V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire (long term project)
>
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