On Wed, 13 Mar 1996, John Wroclawski wrote:
>
> I've been using DOT5 in a TR3 for some years now, because it seemed less
> likely to corrode the (single-circuit, no mistakes please) braking system.
I've been using DOT 5 as well. I totally rebuilt my brake system
when I was reconsructing my TR4. My reasoning was to avoid the
destructive properties of Lucas Girling fluid on my nice new paint
job... That was nearly 10 years ago.
> it into the system slowly, perhaps by letting the fluid run down a metal
> plate or rod instead of just dumping it in, and then you need to bleed the
> thing to death.
>
Yup, you DO have to bleed the pee out of the system... I have
used my car for autocrossing, as well as a daily driver in the summer.
For me, silicone has stood up well to the abuse. Of course, when I
notice any sponginess in the pedal, I rebleed the system. I also
recommend flushing the brake lines annually.
Greg Petrolati
gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
"That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois
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