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Re: Silicone Brake fluid

To: peb3@cornell.edu, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Silicone Brake fluid
From: Percybal@aol.com
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 12:05:21 EST
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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