Thanks, Richard
That's exactly what I'll do.
Sumner
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> From: Richard Triplett <rtriplett@bjservices.com>
> To: sweisman@gis.net
> Subject: Re: brake fluid
> Date: Monday, April 20, 1998 5:52 PM
>
> Sure, just open the bleed valve on each line and pump the old fluid out.
> This way any moisture will also be discharged. Then, just as you
> considered, add the silicone fluid and bleed each line as normal,
starting
> with the farthest line. When you bleed the line, this will discharge any
> old fluid. Just don't reuse the fluid you bleed. It will take a little
> less than a quart to do the job. Aquart of Silicone fluid should cost
> about $20, but is well worth it. Just make sure you have no leaks prior
to
> doing the job as it will be expensive to keep adding fluid. I noticed
you
> had lots of replies and all sounded good. I installed all new parts when
I
> rebuilt my TR3 (slaves, master, hoses, etc) and that was when I put in
> silicone fluid, but should be no problem on older rubber.
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> Original Text
> From "Sumner Weisman" <sweisman@gis.net>, on 4/20/98 5:41 PM:
> Richard,
>
> Let's discuss that a little... In order to drain the entire system,
> correct me if I'm wrong but it seems to me that I would have to take
> EVERYTHING apart -- all cylinders, (master, slave, and wheel) and open
all
> lines, etc. Big job. Am I correct? Or, would it be adequate to just
open
> all bleed valves and pump the old fluid out with the brake pedal? And
then
> flush it once or twice with silicone before putting all new silicone
fluid
> in?
>
> Sumner
>
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> > From: Richard Triplett <rtriplett@bjservices.com>
> > To: sweisman@gis.net
> > Subject: brake fluid
> > Date: Monday, April 20, 1998 4:25 PM
> >
> > The smartest thing I did with my TR was to change fluid to Silicone.
It
> > doesn't attack british rubber, doesn't asorb water and best of all,
> doesn't
> > attack paint. It is more expensive, but unless you have leaks, will
last
>
> > much longer than reagular fluid. Yes, you do need the DOT 4 or 5 for
> > British cars, as DOT 3 will attack rubber. Girling Crimson or Green
> works
> > fine. Think about Silicone though. By the way, you will have to drain
> ALL
> > previous fluid before adding Silicone.
> > Richard
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