You're right Bud. Silicones 2 biggests faults are the fact water will not
be absorbed so it will just lay there in droplets and the swell factor on
rubber is greater than for the other types. This will sometimes mean an
additional adjustment on the M/Cyls to allow the return of brake fluid to
the reservoirs and release the brakes. On a minor side, it's a compressable
liqiud and foams under ABS usage. Not usually a problem with Spridgets!!
On a giant plus side, it won't remove paint!!
Still should be changed every 2 years, silicone or conventional, just as all
the new cars call for.
Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
To: "'Paul Asgeirsson'" <pasgeirsson@worldnet.att.net>; "'Frank Clarici'"
<spritenut@comcast.net>; <SDOliner@aol.com>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 2:50 AM
Subject: RE: Brake fluid question
> Correct. They will NOT mix, although they can both be in the same
> hydraulic system together. This does NOT mean that I'm advocating that
> anyone drive their car with BOTH types in the system, topping off with
> which ever type is handy, at the time.
> Although it's been about two or three years since the article (in
> Vintage Truck) was published, I seem to recall it stating that, although
> silicone fluid doesn't absorb moisture as readily as the glycol-based
> fluids (DOT 3 & 4), it will permit moisture within the system (my memory
> on this point is a bit foggy). Bottom line was, however, that whatever
> brake fluid you end up using, it is a good idea to replace it every two
> to three years (depending on atmospheric conditions where vehicle is
> operated/stored), to reduce risk of moisture contamination.
> Bud Osbourne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Asgeirsson [mailto:pasgeirsson@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 10:01 PM
> To: Bud Osbourne; 'Frank Clarici'; SDOliner@aol.com
> Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Brake fluid question
>
> The Dot 3, 4 are compatable with Silicone, but they are NOT miscible.
>
> Paul A
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