Pat,
Correct. DOT 5 will not damage paint the way DOT 4 will. M/C and S/C
rebuild kits contain new rubber o-rings/gaskets that should be replaced, but
it may not be mandatory to do so.
The important thing is to completely flush the old DOT 4 out of the system
with denatured alcohol, and dry out the lines with compressed air before
refilling with DOT 5. I changed my seals because they were neglected and
needed it anyway. The rebuild kits are cheap, so it's probably not a bad
idea to tackle the whole thing and take care of it all at once.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
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----- Original Message -----
From: Pat <pleask@mailhost.wlc.com>
To: TRlist <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 4:55 PM
Subject: Brake fluid DOT4 or 5 ?
>
> I don't know much about brake fluid. I read in a web page that the person
> used DOT5 rather than DOT4.
>
> Am I correct in that DOT5 does not peel off the paint ?
>
> They also said that to convert to DOT5 they had to use all new "Rubber".
> What does this mean, all new rebuild kits that have rubber ?
>
>
> Again... thanks. Pat
>
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