I use dot 5.1, does anyone know the difference between this and dot 5? It
seems to work great. I assume it is not silicon as it seems to eat paint,
and is not much dearer than dot 4.
Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: Christopher Albers <Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu>
To: <TYang(at)compuserve.com>
Cc: <ALPINES(at)autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 19 July 2000 20:44
Subject: Re: Silicone Brake Fluid
> 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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