Is it commercially available these days? I heard about
its existence a number of years ago, but I am not
aware if it is available at retail stores. For that matter,
I am not entirely sure I have heard of any commercial
application. TIA for your responses.
Rgds,
Percy
In a message dated 11/14/2003 8:54:16 AM Pacific Standard Time,
peb3@cornell.edu writes:
> At 9:46 AM -0500 11/14/03, Percybal@aol.com wrote:
> "Sorry to jump rather late in the fray here, however is anyone aware of a
> new type of fluid based on silicon ester chemistry? I don't believe this
> is the same as silicon. I understand it has a high boiling point and is
> miscible with DOT3-4 fluids."
>
> I believe you are refering to DOT 5.1 brake fluid. From what I have heard,
> it has all the benefits of silicone-based fluids without the compatibility
> problem. One can use it in a glycol system without doing such a thorough
> tear-down and cleaning, although a good flush is still required.
>
> Phil Barnes (peb3@cornell.edu)
> Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
> '71 TR6 CC61193L (26 year owner)
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