TYang(at)compuserve.com writes:
>What really are the chances of that happening in a brake system?
>Besides if
>you were spraying brake fluid enough get on the paint, you've got alot
>more
>worries than some ruined paint, especially at highway speeds! :-)
>One of my concerns using DOT 5 is that it traps air bubbles which can
>cause a spongy pedal.
You have more chance of spilling brake fluid when you fill your master
or when you service it. Both are real problems and a high risk for
damaging paint.
Yes, DOT5 traps air bubbles, but the problem is not significantly worse
than DOT4 in my experience. A lot of people, including racers, use
DOT5. I use it and am quite satisfied.
CNA
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