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Re: [T3] Brake Notes


On 18 Jul 2004 at 13:21, Floyd Hagen wrote:

> On Wed, Jul 14, 2004, Jim Adney wrote:
> > Silicone Brake Fluid
> 
> > I recommend DoT-5 Silicone Brake Fluid for our cars, as I am now convinced that 
> > I get much longer brake part lifetime from it than from standard DoT 3 or 4 
> > fluids. I've been using DoT-5 Silicone Brake Fluid in all my VWs since 1978. I 
> > have a separate Silicone FAC if you're intested in more information.
> 
> Great post, Jim. Thanks. 
> 
> How do you flush the system? Open the bleed valve, pump the pedal till
> nothing comes out, then move on to the next wheel?

No, you need the new fluid to flush out the old.

I think I've covered it pretty well in my silicone faq. I'll send you a copy.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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