TJ wrote:
> I did a little more look 'round and found DOT 5
> fluid is not recommended for cars with ABS due to its greater
> compressability and its ability to entrain air. It was probably
> 20 years ago and I'm thinking the specs may have changed and the
> product improved.
The issue that I heard was that silicone fluid provides insufficient
lubrication for the ABS hydraulic pump and that only "conventional" brake
fluids were specified for use in order to prevent premature pump failure. I
can't quote the source, but I read this about the time when I bought my 90
Saab 900 that had a Teves ABS system (which had a couple of ABS electrical
connectors with Ford logos on them).
Tim Buja - 80 TR8, 73 Stag, 72 TR6 - Rockford, IL
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