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1. Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Race Case Video" <racecase@oneimage.com>; Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 16:48:47 -0600; In my street Elan, I've always used Castrol brake fluid because petroleum-based fluids were said to eat away the rubber seals. I went to 3 auto parts stores and none carry Castrol anymore. They now h; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00003.html (7,866 bytes)
2. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:16:27 -0400; I'll give you my experience. I've used synthetic brake fluid in my MGA & a '41 Chevy truck. First you must start with a compete rebuild of all hydraulics. Yes, synthetic is supposed to be compatible; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00005.html (9,419 bytes)
3. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 08:17:49 -0500; Synthetic can damage some OEM seals so you need to take care. If in doubt, when rebuilding the system, soak a seal in the fluid you intend to use for 24 hours and see if any swelling takes place. I s; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00010.html (8,321 bytes)
4. RE: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <list@marketvalue.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 08:56:44 -0600; Something I've always wondered. Is the swelling of rubber brake components related to the early or old rubber compounds that are often found in our cars; or, is it related to using the wrong brake fl; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00012.html (8,560 bytes)
5. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: JWoesvra@aol.com; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 11:13:57 EDT; I believe that is the case Larry. I think the old swellers are pretty mtock uch used up by now. A good agument against NOS brake seals. I think the old ones will eventually swell in ANY brake fluid.; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00013.html (8,065 bytes)
6. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: JWoesvra@aol.com; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 11:56:08 EDT; I don't know where that word came from! jw /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.team.net/arch; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00014.html (7,761 bytes)
7. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Larry Dent <lwdent@fwi.com>; Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2003 07:27:33 -0500; The seals that swelled up on me was the rear seals, OEM original, on an 82 Porsche. Master cylinder and front seals not effected. Larry Dent /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00017.html (8,095 bytes)
8. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Mark Haynes <haynes386@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2003 09:15:35 -0600; /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive/vintage-race; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00020.html (9,457 bytes)
9. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "RB" <burkheimer@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 2099 18:11:34 -0500; I recently got an education on this. I was confusing Silicone & Synthetic, like some others. DOT 5 is silicone. Non-hygroscopic, does not mix with DOT 3, 4, or 5.1 (makes green goo). Becomes compress; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00024.html (8,489 bytes)
10. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@autox.team.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 01:16:42 -0600 (MDT); While I'm cranking away through various piles of automotive email, might as well chime in on brake fluid. The Killer Spit [Yellow one on the web page listed below] got Dot 5 synthetic fluid from NAPA; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00026.html (9,180 bytes)
11. Re: Synthetic brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Bruce Mansell" <bruce@rapidmachinery.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 17:23:46 +1000; Re the silicone debate. I have used Dow Corning silicone fluid for some years in an open wheeler and also a racing sports car. I have never had a single braking problem and was known as the last of t; /html/vintage-race/2003-06/msg00027.html (8,634 bytes)
12. Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Carl McLelland" <carlmcle@saturnnet.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 10:08:04 -0800; It was my desire to use ATE Blue Racing brake fluid in my Series 1 Alpine, having used it in the Porsches over the years without problems. I have been told however, that the Girling seals in our bra; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00129.html (8,201 bytes)
13. Re: Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Richard E. Buckingham, Jr." <rebjrmd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 12:15:40 -0800; I am unfamiliar with ATE Blue Racing brake fluid, but if it is Silicone, I have some experience. When Dow Corning released their silicone brake fluid, I felt that I had died and gone to heaven. All o; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00130.html (10,472 bytes)
14. Re: Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: Jim Hayes <hayes@mediaone.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 16:34:11 -0500; As it was explained to me: Silicone-based brake fluids do not absorb moisture. That's great if there is none in them, or if you have a car that gets easy useage. But a race car gets fluid very hot. R; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00131.html (8,518 bytes)
15. Re: Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: NeotoyRick@aol.com; Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 17:21:22 EST; I have had GREAT results with the ATE blue in a Porsche 356 vintage race car. Big tracks and small tracks, significantly better than Castrol LMA. I began to notice the performance at the hard braking; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00132.html (9,136 bytes)
16. Re: Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Robert Alder" <alder_rj@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 16:15:50 -0700; I've used Silicone in my Titan Formula Ford for years. The pedal isn't quite as firm as with regular fluid, but it's a matter subtle feel rather than any real substance. With formula cars we never te; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00133.html (9,739 bytes)
17. RE: Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: Phil Roettjer <Phil.Roettjer@quantum.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 07:29:45 -0800; Cheers and happy holidays, Phil Roettjer 67 Morgan +4 67 MGB; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00135.html (9,032 bytes)
18. RE: Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Mordy Dunst" <gasket.works@gte.net>; Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 12:16:37 -0600; The Friends of TR site is getting there. I've got lots of photo's pending...Just got to be patient. If you have some TR, Morgan, or Massey F photos send them. I've been toying around with MPEG's whi; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00136.html (7,890 bytes)
19. Re: Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Mark Palmer" <mgvrmark@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 15:44:30 GMT; I think it's a little different than that ... conventional (glycol-based) brake fluids are hygroscopic, as you note, and will absorb moisture like crazy. This drastically lowers the boiling point, w; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00140.html (11,412 bytes)
20. Re: Synthetic Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: Jim Hayes <hayes@mediaone.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 20:16:19 -0500; Synthetic brake fluids are famous for showing a soft pedal or low retardation for unknown reasons. The explanation I gave came from a engineer in the biz about 10 years ago. The problem, according to; /html/vintage-race/1999-12/msg00152.html (8,548 bytes)

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