Whoever told you that is mistaken. DOT5 fluid is inert and will not react with
aluminum or steel. I have been running it in my race car for over a
year now and no sign of trouble. What's more, no paint deterioration from
spilled fluid.
Joe
M Klish wrote:
>
> Hi Spit-Listers!
>
> I am woking on a '74 1500. I converted the brake system to DOT 5 fluid and
> was starting to do the same for the clutch cylinders. I received advise
> that DOT 5 would quickly deteriorate the aluminum cylinders. I know many
> motorcycles have aluminum cylinders and use DOT 5. Does anyone have
> experience with this?? Is it a problem? Is therea a way around it?
>
> Thanks, MWK
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