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Re: Brake fluid - What type?

To: skillman@clark.net
Subject: Re: Brake fluid - What type?
From: britcars@juno.com
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:25:33 EST
On Wed, 22 Jan 1997 08:12:37 -0500 skillman@clark.net (Robert  Skillman)
writes:

>I think the only real advantage to silicone is that it doesn't 
>dissolve
>paint!  

Actually, anotther real advantage is that silicone brake fluid is not
hygroscopic i.e. does not absorb moisture (water) out of the air. Ever
found rust in your wheel cylinders? Ever had wheel cylinders seize up
because the aluminum cylinder and the steel piston corroded together?
That's due to the presence of water in the brake fluid. Use silicone
fluid and you'll never have this problem again.

Lawrie
British Sports Car Center

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