I have been using it since '79 in my car and I like it too but as Mike said
the pedal isn't as firm and it needs to be bled more to get a hard pedal.
I usually bleed it again after it's been in there a week.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Adams" <mikeadam@wcnet.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: Brake Fluid
> Been using silicone brake fluid for about 12 years
> really like it. Brakes get a bit soft in the mountains
> so I downshift more. Also have it in the clutch system.
> Flatlands of the Texas coastal plains
> Mike
> ----------
> >From: Roadster <roadster@texoma.net>
> >To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Brake Fluid
> >Date: 1, Oct , 9:46 PM
> >
>
> >Howdy!
> >
> >This might start a firestorm but here goes. Having just spent a fortune
> >on new front brake cylinders I am contemplating the use of silicone
> >(D.O.T. 5) brake fluid. I'm told that it has a softer feel than regular
> >fluid. Are there any other drawbacks? Not attracting water and not
> >rotting paint sounds good but........
> >
> >Thanks!!
> >
> >--
> >Best regards,
> >
> >Fred Schroeder
> >'70 2000
> >SRL311-13359
> >TDROC
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> >Regular e-mail Sitsinwest@texoma.net
> >
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