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Re: [T3] Info on synth brake fluids?


On 29 May 2003 at 16:17, D. & L. Walters wrote:

> Hey, this is probably old news but does anyone remember the +/-'s on using the
> synthetic (or is that redundant?) brake fluid in our cars? I know Jim A. was big
> on it, I think Toby was too, maybe? I pulled my master off and pulled it apart,
> lots of brown sediment throughout the cylinder and the cast iron was rusty,
> almost like there was water inside with the brake fluid (it's been sitting idle
> for ~2 years). I'd like to do the switch now that it's all apart, I can't
> remember the brand name or the properties of the fluid, but I think it was DOT 3
> or 4 silicone, possibly? 

It's DoT-5.

I'm sending you my silicone FAQ for your consideration.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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