Oh, I forgot to mention what a boost it was for my Ego. I was just bursting
with pride afterwards. ð???
Bud
Sent from my Commodore 64
> On Aug 21, 2021, at 8:44 AM, Bud Rolofson <levilevi@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I guess I did less than the minimum. No blowing out lines or flushing. I
> added DOT 5 to the the MC and bled the brakes until DOT5 (it has a distinct
> color) came out.
> 22 years later it is still working just fine through many miles and numerous
> autocrosses.
>
> Bud
>
> Sent from my Commodore 64
>
>> On Aug 20, 2021, at 9:52 PM, dave <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
>>
>> There are many misconceptions, and downright incorrect opinions on this.
>>
>> First of all, DOT 3/4 is hygroscopic (please note that hydroscopic is
>> totally incorrect; it refers to a hydroscope, something used to looking at
>> things underwater).
>>
>> Which means it absorbs water. Which means it must be flushed on a regular
>> basis.
>>
>> The only reason to use DOT 3/4 is if you are racing (DOT 5 has a much lower
>> boiling point) or if you have anti lock brakes. That's it. Or, you really
>> like bleeding your brake and clutch systems.
>>
>> If you do the research, and look at FACTS, not opinions, old wives
>> (mechanics) tales, and general misinformation, DOT 5 is superior because it
>> doesn't eat paint and doesn't absorb water so its much less maintenance.
>>
>> Those that claim DOT 5 will "trap" water and cause rust are misinformed. IF
>> you do the research, which I have done extensively, you will learn that
>> because bleeding removes all moisture from the system, DOT 5 systems are far
>> LESS likely to rust than DOT 3/4.
>>
>> DOT 5 does not eat paint when you spill it or when the hydraulics fail.
>>
>> People who claim that DOT 5 is bad for rubber and seals are again,
>> misinformed and incorrect.
>>
>> If your system failed after installing DOT 5, one of two things happened.
>> It was about to fail, or you did not flush the system. DOT 3/4 when mixed
>> with DOT 5 creates sludge, a very bad thing in the brake system. You need
>> to at minimum blow out the system if not flush with alcohol. To the lister
>> who claimed his brake system leaked "because of DOT 5" that is impossible.
>> DOT 5 is silicone, which is actually good for rubber and seals. If you
>> experienced failure after switching to DOT 5 the system was about to go
>> anyway or you did not adequately flush the system or it was user error. NOT
>> DOT 5.
>>
>> Please, folks, do the research. Don't rely on hearsay or "old mechanics
>> tales." I have extensively researched this issue because there is SO MUCH
>> misinformation out there.
>>
>> On a personal note I have converted numerous cars to DOT 5 with nary a
>> problem.
>>
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