Ed,
Dewey is correct. DOT5 is silicone fluid.
I have used DOT5 in my car (brakes and clutch) for ~25 years. I ran
denatured alcohol through the system (from the master cylinder out, just
like bleeding the system) to flush the old DOT3 (petroleum-based) fluid,
then thoroughly flushed the system with DOT5 before buttoning it up. No
leakage or hydraulic problems since. I see no downside whatsoever.
But, like Dewey suggested, you should probably check the discussions on
311s.org to get a broader perspective.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dewey Hahlbohm" <hahlbohmd@earthlink.net>
To: "Ed Mitchell" <edmitche@gmail.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Clutch Master Cylinder
>I think DOT 5 is silicone. If you go that route, it may require some
>additional prep to ensure all the glycol based fluid has been flushed from
>the system.
>
> Pros and Cons to DOT 3/4 fluid vs. DOT 5, you might want to check further
> before you make that decision. Google DOT 5 brake fluid, I am sure you
> will get a better idea. 311s.org also has some past threads on that
> subject. Good luck, Dewey
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Ed Mitchell <edmitche@gmail.com>
>>Sent: Dec 21, 2008 5:39 PM
>>To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>>Subject: [Roadsters] Clutch Master Cylinder
>>
>>Hi Again all,
>>
>>
>>
>>Just wanted to check.before I screw up.
>>
>>
>>
>>Need confirmation that the fluid used in a 1967.5 SPL311 Clutch Master
>>Cylinder
>>
>>Is indeed brake fluid.
>>
>>
>>
>>All Parts from master cylinder to transmission are brand new...
>>
>>
>>
>>But DOT5 brake Fluid? Is this right?
>>
>>
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>>Happy Holidays all :-)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Ed Mitchell
>>
>>Las Cruces, NM
>>
>>1967.5 Datsun Roadster 1600 - SPL311-12761
>>
>>http://www.ziaroc.com/
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>>Betty :-)
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