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RE: Is silicon brake fluid unavailable in the UK!?

To: "'T. .R. Dafforn'" <td214@cam.ac.uk>,
Subject: RE: Is silicon brake fluid unavailable in the UK!?
From: Davies William-qswi646 <QSWI646@email.mot.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 11:27:18 +0100
Tim,
        You should be able to get it through the large specialist classic
parts chain stores (Moss etc.), but many of the smaller factors stopped
selling it after the initial "fashion item" phase. I see it regularly at
Classic Car Shows (Automec brand?)Silicone fluid arguably introduces as many
problems as it cures (discussed on the Triumph list in some detail over the
last year). I made the decision not to use it anymore - purely a personal
decision. Similarly, I stick to conventional hoses, though CuNiFer pipes
have been a godsend.
        Good luck with the search,
                Bill.

> Having just rebuilt the brakes aftera 2 year restoration (copper brake
> pipes and braided hoses) I was hoping to refill the system 
> with silicon
> to stop all the good work from rusting (not the brake lines of course)
> and more importantly stop the paint work from getting shitty when the
> inevitable leaks occur..
> Unforunately everywhere I ask for the stuff I get the same answer,
> " can't get it anymore"
> "supplies have dried up (sic!)"
> "won't stock it as it is too expensive"
> Does anyone have any idea where in the UK I can get some of 
> this stuff,
> and how much its going to cost?

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