Actually most race cars no longer use DOT 5 silicone fluid. Most now use
dedicated non-DOT approved fluid (AP 551/600, Castrol SRF, Motul 600, AT
Super Blue, etc) or the new DOT 5.1 non-silicone formulations. Having said
that, I have used DOT 5 silicone fluid in three different Triumphs ('70 Mk3
Spit, '73 Mk3 GT6, and '73 TR6) and three motorcycles ('79 Yamaha RD-400
Daytona Special, '80 Honda CB750F Supersport, and '83 Kawasaki GpZ750) over
the past 25 years with no problems whatsoever. If I was racing (and
changing fliud after every race) I might not use it, but for
street/autocross use I highly recommend it.
Hugh Barber
Hollister, CA
'73 TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Shrack04@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 4:05 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: DOT5
Can't trust that DOT5,, Y,, it turned my cup seals completely around and
they
started leaking,, "Rubber rot" got to 'em, I think.
I have a nice clean painted firewall, nice clean painted wire wheels, Dot 5,
and good pedal feel. If it's good enough for most race cars,, it works for
me,,,
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