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Re: FW: Brake Fluid types

To: Robert Fabie <bfabie@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: FW: Brake Fluid types
From: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 09:43:07 -0400 (EDT)
On Thu, 12 Aug 2004, Robert Fabie wrote:

> Kendall:

> I use silicone in my brakes and clutch hydraulics. Both systems
> operate flawlessly and have for the past two years. I've spent too
> much time, money and sweat on my engine compartment to expose the
> paint to conventional brake fluid. I should point out, however, that
> silicone is a bit expensive - about $16/qt.

Along those lines, some of the DOT 5.1 fluid is extremely expensive. Check
out Castrol SRF at arounf $75 a quart. WOW. 

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