This sounds really great since Dot 3 and Dot 4 fluids still absorb water
which then causes corrosion problems with the brake cylinders etc. But, a
friend at work replaced the fluid in his vehicle (1976 Toyota Celica) with
Dot 5 (silicone). He did flush the system (had Dot 3 in before)but of course
some little bit of Dot 3 was probably still in there. Everything was fine
for awhile. But after about 6 to 12 months (he doesn't remember exactly),
he started getting leaks. It turned out that the Dot 5 fluid was NOT
compatible with his rubber parts and they became soft and leaked. He had to
rebuild the whole brake system. So I have since thought that the silicone
fluid was NOT compatible -- but this web site says it is compatible. Has
anyone had similar experience?
Bob Wilson
'70 1600
-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Holmes [mailto:bholmes@monk.aum.edu]
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 1:24 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Brake Fluid
Anyone familiar with this type of brake fluid?
http://www.jcwhitney.com/productnoitem.jhtml?CATID=14755
Any ad/disadvantages in using this in our roadsters?
Brad Holmes
bholmes@monk.aum.edu
(334) 244-3713
Fax (334) 244-3792
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