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1. DOT3 vs. silicone (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 19:20:43 -0500
Hello List, There may be those that have strong opinions regarding glycol-based vs. silicone brake fluid on this list. Just thought I might share what I have learned this spring. My car is a TR6 with
/html/triumphs/2002-03/msg01585.html (8,514 bytes)

2. Re: DOT3 vs. silicone (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 21:13:53 EST
Thanks for the "Heads Up", Rick! Did my break rebuild and change to DOT 5 in Nov '97.......no trouble yet, but I'll sure keep an eye on it......no more repaints of the engine bay however........think
/html/triumphs/2002-03/msg01592.html (7,134 bytes)

3. RE: DOT3 vs. silicone (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 21:54:58 -0500
I have read that silicone absorbs a lot more air than standard fluids. That apparently makes the pedal mushy. It seems a poor choice, rust and ruined paint, or spongy brakes with your heart in your m
/html/triumphs/2002-03/msg01594.html (8,745 bytes)

4. RE: DOT3 vs. silicone (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 19:16:44 -0800
That's not quite right. Rather, once mixed with air, silicone tends to stay mixed. It will not absorb air on it's own (as DOT 3/4 does water). One way to avoid any trouble with trapped air in DOT 5
/html/triumphs/2002-03/msg01596.html (8,004 bytes)

5. RE: DOT3 vs. silicone (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 22:18:01 -0500
I've been using silicone for several years and have not had a problem using it. I have never felt as if my brakes pedal pressure felt mushy or soft. If asked, I would highly recommend it. Ronnie Bab
/html/triumphs/2002-03/msg01597.html (8,923 bytes)

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