RE: Brake Fluid DOT 4 or 5?

[TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@cruzers.com>]

>One other issue.  I have found the DOT 5 to be "spongier" even after 
>proper bleeding.

Spongy means air in the curcuit/tiny bubbles in the fluid.  The big 
problem with Silicon seems to be that it holds very small bubbles in 
suspension for a long time.

This is why it is generally best to vacume bleed silicone brake fluid.  
Pedal pumping tends to create bubbles.

 
TeriAnn         
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