Silicone is known to be more compressible than DOT 4. That's one of the reasons that it is not used or recommended in ABS systems. The fact that it doesn't absorb moisture is bad because instead of s
We're really flogging this one again. However I will state that we always completely rebuild all brake components, cylinders, hoses, everything, flush and blow out the old lines to introduce DOT 5 Si
The problem with DOT 5 silicone fluid is that it is not compatible with natural rubber. In older systems, many of them had natural rubber seals and the DOT 5 fluid makes them go spongy and leak. DOT
If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into the system unless someone pours it in? I understand that you might get some condensation but very small volume of air to get any
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This comes up about every 6 months or so and all I will say is that if you purchase a Girling cylinder or kit in the instructions it clearly states that if you use Silicone fluid your warranty is VOI
That moisture "issue" is, at best, overblown by almost everyone. Particulate contamination from use will wreck your fluid faster than anything. _______________________________________________ Support
Eric / Rick - This happened to me in 1987 with my BJ8 when I tried to switch to Dot 5 (it was purple color). All my seals went bad and I had to rebuild my complete brake system. I think the new silic
Hi Greg - Water is normal in the brake system, and Dot 5 floats on water, which means any air humidity or condensation will eventually sink to the bottom of your brakes over time. Probably not much o
Rich--I'd say there is a big difference in dumping DOT 3 fluid into the silicone system than what little DOT 3/4 is left after draining and then adding silicone. Thus the comparison is not credible--
Thanks Bob--I needed that:):):) tom == The problem with DOT 5 silicone fluid is that it is not compatible with natural rubber. In older systems, many of them had natural rubber seals and the DOT 5 fl
== What color is it? dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercu
Don't suppose they said why? Are we to assume why? == This comes up about every 6 months or so and all I will say is that if you purchase a Girling cylinder or kit in the instructions it clearly stat
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The relative humidity inside and outside the brake fluid reservoir is the same as it is in open connection with the outside world even through the small breathing hole. So if you have large differenc
And as all bad things that you do not want in your car it easier gets in than out. Reinhart Reinhart Rosner 55 AH 100 BN1 Vienna - Austria --Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.
What should be blue--DOT 5 or DOT 5.1? Mine is DOT 5 and it is purple. Made by AGS Company, Muskegon, Mi, USA. == Should be blue. Kees Oudesluijs NL Dave Porter schreef: _____________________________
I still use Dot 4. Changed every year or so. For all the pedal issues/ have to change everything/ flush everything issues we have all heard for years - I never changed. Just mentioned this to a good
DOT5 is the silicon fluid, DOT5.1 is conventional fluid like DOT4 but the wet and dry boiling points are brought up to DOT5 spec. My pick would be the DOT5.1 for a better feel and water absorbtion a
You can solve this problem by installing a pleated rubber seal on the fluid reservoir. This seals the system and has an accordion pleated diaphragm that moves in compliance with the changing fluid le