Mike,
If you're not replacing all the brake components stick with what brake fluid
you are currently using. I wouldn't recommend switching to sythetic/silicone
otherwise.
No, the brake fluids are not compatible - at least I would never think of
mixing them.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Shimniok" <michael.shimniok@usa.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Re: new owner (brake info- long)]
> "Chris Robertson" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Castrol is fine for brake fluid. Just use DOT3 or better. If you
> > rebuild the whole system, you might consider using silicone brake
> > fluid. Many roadster owners have done that and are happy with it. It
> > doesn't absorb water.
>
> I had heard silicone was terrible for absorbing water... can you mix
silicone
> and regular?
>
> FWIW, I am a big fan of valvoline synthetic brake fluid. Very high
boiling
> point, lcompatible with standard dot 3 fluid... it may be less prone to
> absorbing water, too... not sure.
>
> Gearing up to do brake work myself...
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
>
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