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Re: DOT 3 vs DOT 5

To: Btp44@aol.com
Subject: Re: DOT 3 vs DOT 5
From: william mcintire <william.mcintire@wright.edu>
Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 14:17:09 -0500
FWIW,  rebuilt the clutch m/cyl a couple years ago. Used DOT 3 or 4 
(don't remember) and the piston would would randomly stick in the cyl. 
Topped of with silicone fluid and no problems since. Go figger.

Btp44@aol.com wrote:

>Ken-I am not sure if the darkening of the brake fluid is caused by the seals 
>wearing or alumininum. My own experience with silicone fluid has been very 
>positive. One car had the same fluid for 10 years without any problems. The 
>water 
>absorbing properties of glyclol fluid will cause corrosion problems for cars 
>that are driven infrequently. As Paul, mentioned, the article on the Buckeye 
>site is excellent and debunks many of the myths about silicone fluid. However, 
>I believe that the clutch master cylinder is made of aluminum and the slave 
>cylinder is cast iron.
>Berry Price 71 TR6




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