This is an interesting discussion that stretches the "Buick-Rover V8" notion a
bit. Don't think brake fluid is used (normally) in or on the engine anywhere!
adriaan briene wrote:
> Hi Joerg,
>
> You can easily switch between silicon brake fluid and your current glycol
> (DOT3/4) based brake fluid.
> It doesn't matter if some is left behind it may be mixed, although some
> benefits of silicone based fluid will be reduced.
>
> The advantage is that silicon fluid doesn't absorb moisture unless
> conventional brake fluid which is hygroscopic.
> However if you change the conventional brake fluid every two years corrosion
> in the brake pipes should also be no problem.
> Preventing corrosion is the main reason why silicon brake fluid is used.
> But it also has its disadvantages:
> first,silicone brake fluid will compress a bit more easily when the fluid
> gets hot this will give a somewhat spongy feeling.
> second, it is harder to bleed and dearate than normal brake fluid
> third, it is more penetrative and may seep past seals on a worn brake system
> which were tight when using the old brake fluid.
> So generally I think it is best to use silicon fluid when you don't use the
> car a lot otherwise stick with conventional brake fluid
> and change it regularly.
>
> Greetings
> Adriaan Briene
>
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