I used Methyl Hydrate when cleaning/flushing my brake system. I don't know
whether ethanol will do harm but I would stay away from it.
Vic Whitmore
76 Spitfire
Thornhill, Ontario
"T. .R. Dafforn" wrote:
>
> Finally got hold of the Dot5 silicone brake fluid, thanks everyone who
> ofered advice!
> now for filling the system...
> Just a few questions..
> The brake pipes are all new, as are the rear slaves and front caliper
> seals, however both masters where given new seals not long ago so I was
> hoping to just clean them with ethanol (alcohol) and then just add the
> silicone..
> Is this a good idea, or is there still a risk of contamination?
> Will the ethanol eat the seals?
> thanks again for any help
> Cheers
> Tim
>
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