Bill,
Here is a great two-part story that Bob Alder did back in 2002 on this
subject for his "Notes From the Corrosion Lab" Column in This Old Truck
magazine (Now Vintage Truck).
Apr. 2002 - Silicone Brake Fluid, Part 1 of a Series.
(http://www.adlersantiqueautos.com/articles/brake1.html)
June 2002 - Silicone Brake Fluid, Part 2 of a Series.
(http://www.adlersantiqueautos.com/articles/brake2.html)
I hope this information assists you with your project!
Jim Karras
Orange, CA
'59 Chevrolet Apache 32 Stepside Pickup
E-mail: Jim@59apache.com
Internet: http://www.59apache.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of William Schickling
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 5:23 AM
To: Oletrucks
Subject: [oletrucks] Dot 3, 4 or 5
Hello,
I have my master cylinder in place and all my brakes lines run. I can
"bench" bleed the master cylinder and proportioning valve seperate from the
lines. Before I do any of that I wanted to ask which brake fluid people here
prefer.
I have only ever used the Dot 3/4 fluid in my other old truck and Austin
Healey. Since I have a virgin system I thought I would ask before I buy.
I know dot 5 won't eat paint the way dot 3/4 does, but I don't remember all
of the redeeming values of Dot 5. There must be negatives as well.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Bill Schickling
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