Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 19:24:53 GMT From: joenopsamoresource.com (Joe Way) Subject: Re: silicon brake fluid
On 16 Mar 1998 18:55:25 GMT, alumapronopsamraccess.com (Alumapro) wrote: >In article <geostar-ya023680001503981948530001nopsam.accesshub.net>, >geostarnopsamsshub.net says... >> >>I'm thinking of putting in silicon brake fluid because it doesn't absorb >>water like glycol fluid. Are there any negatives? >> >Everyone seems to be overlooking one very important difference of >silicone-based vs glycol-based: lubrication. > >I've used DOT 5 fluids in numerous cars for that reason ALONE! I don't like to >replace/rebuild expensive calipers and master cylinders on my cars. My SAAB, >VW Scirroco, and Honda Accord all went years with no fluid changes (except of >course the DOT 5 change) and no problems.... > >Matthew Honnert ==== If I'm reading you correctly, you're saying that lubricity of silicone is better than that of glycol fluid. If so, you're wrong. Poor lubricity is one of the most commonly quoted reasons *not* to use silicone brake fluid. Joe ==brake cylinders sleeved with brass== ==One-Wire conversions and rebuild kits for GM alternators 1963-85== ==Quincy, CA==