"Chris Robertson" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Castrol is fine for brake fluid. Just use DOT3 or better. If you
> rebuild the whole system, you might consider using silicone brake
> fluid. Many roadster owners have done that and are happy with it. It
> doesn't absorb water.
I had heard silicone was terrible for absorbing water... can you mix silicone
and regular?
FWIW, I am a big fan of valvoline synthetic brake fluid. Very high boiling
point, lcompatible with standard dot 3 fluid... it may be less prone to
absorbing water, too... not sure.
Gearing up to do brake work myself...
Thanks,
Michael
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