I've been using Silicon Dot 5 brake fluid in my 4A since I finished the
restoration - 18 months ago - and have had no problems. In fact, it saved my
paint a few times!
Brian
67 TR4A
------------------------------
Message: 7
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:28:11 -0500
From: "Ken Gano palm top" <triumphs@consolidated.net>
Subject: [TR] Silicon brake fluid
To: "Triumphs List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <COEHIGDHIJHOCPAJBPBIAEKDDDAA.triumphs@consolidated.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I Know, I know, this topic has been beat to death several times over the
years, but I have a very specific question.
I yesterday received a brand new early Spitfire brake dual master cylinder.
It is manufactured by TRW and has Lucas cast into the body. On the OEM
box there is a warning Use of Silicon brake fluid will void warranty.
I have used silicon for several years in my rebuilt TR3 cylinders with no
apparent adverse effects and generally have been pleased.
Does anyone have any long-term experience using silicon in a Spitfire
master? My guess is that is a liability issue and the manufacturer is being
overly cautious by warning against the use of silicon, but I am very curious
as to any real world observations in this regard and any educated guesses
as to why TRW would put such a warning on their label.
TIA
Ken Gano
_______________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
This list supported in part by the Vintage Triumph Register
http://www.vtr.org
Triumphs@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/triumphs
http://www.team.net/archive
|