I haven't done anything of that. I just put silicone in one end, and continued
until it came out on the rear left wheel. It has a different colour then the
regular brake fluid. No cleaning or dismantling. No problems so far (7years)
Of course it's not perfect, but it seems to be better then before.
Kristian J
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Skickat: den 14 april 2003 11:35
Dmne: Re: Rapier Brake Fluid
> To convert to silicone, it is more than just dismantling all the bits, new
> rubber etc, including the servo, if present. To make the switch, you would
> also need to flush out all components, and tubing/flexible hoses.
>
> All traces of the old DOT fluid have to be removed.
>
> Having said that. I've often been tempted, but for the moment content myself
> with flushing the sytem through with new DOT4 fluid at least every 2 years.
>
> Julian.
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