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Re: [TR] silicon or regular brake fluic

To: "'Joe Laurito'" <trglory@verizon.net>, "'Randall'" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>,
Subject: Re: [TR] silicon or regular brake fluic
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:28:02 -0700
I have heard others say that as well.  I am at a loss to figure out why that
is so.  I have been using DOT 5 in Tiny Tim since 2000 and have never had
any issues with any of the three master cylinders or any of the wheel or
clutch slaves.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe Laurito
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:59 PM
To: 'Randall'; 'Gary Nafziger'; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] silicon or regular brake fluic

I just got a new brake master from one of the big 3. On the side of the box
in huge lettering is a sign that reads "use of silicone fluid voids the
warrantee". What's up with that?

Joe Laurito

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randall
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 9:26 PM
To: 'Gary Nafziger'; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] silicon or regular brake fluic

This borders on a religious discussion, with lots of opinions on both sides.

Personally I love DOT-5 silicone brake fluid.  Not only does it not harm
paint and not degrade over time, it helps preserve the braking system
components so they will last much longer.  With a completely new system, you
could easily go 100,000 miles without having to touch the hydraulics again.

And it will never, ever, do this:
http://tinyurl.com/4qvg8w7

-- Randall

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