Considering all the horror stories and warnings, all I can say is, if it
ain't broke, don't fix it! In this case meaning if silicone fluid is not
causing any particular problem, why switch?
James Nazarian Jr had this to say:
>I don't mean to start the debate about brake fluid, but If I switch from
>Silicone to Dot 4. I am gonna run denatured alcohol through the system,
>but my
>question is: All the seals and lines are about 5 years old, do I need to
>change all the seals and rebuild all the cylinders. When I did the brakes
>I cleaned the pistons up front, and now they are sticking a bit; the M/C
>and rears were replaced. I am rebuilding a spare set of calipers, but do
>the rears and M/C need to be done as well? If you are wondering, the
>whole system is getting bled because its been a while.
>
>James Nazarian
>'71 B roadster
>'71 BGT rust free and burnt orange
>'63 Buick 215
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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