Aha! Safe on paint... that is reason enough alone.
A very useful reason, too
Not that our cars ever leak :)
Kimball Ayer
1977 2500M
#3723TM
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> From: Rikrock@aol.com[SMTP:Rikrock@aol.com]
> Reply To: Rikrock@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 9:32 AM
> To: tvr@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Silicone brake fluid conversion
>
> In a message dated 00-12-07 16:33:53 EST, John.Ayer@PSS.Boeing.com writes:
>
> << I've heard many arguments back and forth among racers, autocrossers,
> concours folk, and noone has any compelling argument for it's overall benefit.
> Also I've done track days, autocrossed, and shown my 2500M (and assorted
> Fiats) and have no trouble or complaints against the standard Castrol LMA.
> (Brake pad material, that's a different story!)
> Of course this has been mostly here in the cool NorthWest, I can't speak to
> what might have happened in Arizona :) >>
>
> Listers,
>
> Ah, "THE GREAT (silicone) DEBATE" has found its way to the TVR list! As a
> subscriber to various British Car lists I have seen this topic discussed many
> times. It comes up at least once a year on every list, and a clear winner
> has yet to emerge.
>
> It seems to be one of those unanswerable questions. For every person who has
> evidence to support his position, there is someone else with evidence to
> refute it.
>
> I converted to Silcone when I did a complete overhaul on my Vixen brakes a
> few years ago. I have run many autocrosses, hillclimbs, and track events,
> and I have never experienced any problems. In fact, my brakes work great.
> Now I don't think the silicone fluid should get the credit, except maybe in
> the case of track events (due to its higher boiling point). I never
> experienced the "soft pedal" that some have complained about, so I believe
> that the "soft pedal" is due to improper installation of the fluid and/or
> improper bleeding of the system. It seems to be ESSENTIAL that you use the
> right technique through the entire process.
>
> Is there a compelling reason to use it in a street car? Well, it is nice to
> not have to worry about messing up a painted surface when there is a leak or
> spill (like when you change front brake pads, forgetting to siphon off some
> fluid from the master cylinder, retract the caliper pistons and fluid goes
> everywhere). Not that I would ever make such a mistake, but I have heard
> stories ;>)
>
> An interesting article can be found at this address:
>
> http://www.xs11.com/tips/maintenance/maint1.htm
>
> It seems to be one of those unanswerable questions. For every person who has
> evidence to support his position, there is someone else with evidence to
> refute it.
> Let us know what you decide, Irv, and how it works for you.
>
> Rich Rock
> Pottstown, PA
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