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Subject: [TR] brake fluid
From: fishplate at charter.net (Jeff)
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:08:44 -0400
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On 6/2/2012 2:11 AM, Joe Curry wrote:
> The relevant difference for Triumph owners is that the DOT 5 will not eat
> paint the way DOT 3 does.

But it will pool water, contain air, and give a slightly softer pedal.  
That's why there are choices.  I prefer the hard pedal and maximum 
stopping power, at the expense of periodic brake system maintenance.

Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga.

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