Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 03:11:25 GMT From: eparkinnopsamet (Eric G. Parkin) Subject: Re: silicon brake fluid
On Sun, 15 Mar 1998 19:48:53 -0500, geostarnopsamsshub.net (Geo) wrote: >I'm thinking of putting in silicon brake fluid because it doesn't absorb >water like glycol fluid. Are there any negatives? If you wish to go the Dot 5 route you're going to have to completely empty your entire brake system of the current Glycol fluid as the two types are entirely incompatible. Aside from that, Dot 5 fluid will cause failure to the rubber seals (and orings if any) in the Calipers designed for Dot 3/4, and will cause Primary and Secondary grommet failure in Dot 3/4 designed master cylinders. They are comprised of EPDM rubber. Systems that are factory designed to use Silicone fluid (I believe Jaguar uses this in certain models) utilize the proper type of rubber and brake lines to handle said fluid. Unless you absolutely feel you need to go through all of this, don't switch, it isn't worth the hassle. ..... eparkinnopsamet - 1986 VW Motorsports Golf GTR #72 ..... ... 1996 SCCA NEDiv Solo I/Hillclimb Rally Class Champion ... ... ESP Motorsport's Page: http://www.op.net/~eparkin/esp ...
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