I agree that the silicone fluid works just fine. I've been using it
exclusively in all
of my british cars with good results. And yes, I agree that it is when
filling the
reservoirs that spillage problems are most likely. 20 years ago I
accidently dripped
a very small amount of Castrol brake fluid on the bonnet of my TR6. It
was amazing
how fast it eats the paint off the car. I'm a kluts so it's silicone for
me.
On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 20:44:54 -0700 Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu
(Christopher Albers) writes:
> 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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