You can solve this problem by installing a pleated rubber seal on the fluid
reservoir. This seals the system and has an accordion pleated diaphragm that
moves in compliance with the changing fluid level. No air exchange, no
condensation, no problem.
I found some in the generic parts display at the local Pep Boys. I think they
cost less than $2.00 each.
Bill lawrence
> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:23:27 +0100
> From: coudesluijs@chello.nl
> To: glemon@neb.rr.com
> CC: Healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone DOT5 brakefluid for the 100
>
> The relative humidity inside and outside the brake fluid reservoir is
> the same as it is in open connection with the outside world even through
> the small breathing hole. So if you have large differences in
> temperature during day and night in a humid climate you have some
> condensation inside the reservoir, especially if the car is parked
> outside. Granted it is very little but it will add up in time.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Greg Lemon schreef:
> > If DOT 5 doesn't absorb water how can any appreciable amount get into
> > the system unless someone pours it in? I understand that you might
> > get some condensation but very small volume of air to get any
> > appreciable amount of air in the system for it to condense out of,
> > likewise some condensation when the system is open (cap off) but cant
> > see again how an appreciable amount would get into the system limited
> > surface area (and time) for condensation to occur. Also, Count me as
> > one who converted without doing more than blowing out the sytem with
> > air, and no bad result, also really didn't notice any difference in
> > pedal feel.
> >
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