The mixing thing with DOT 3 and 4 hasn't caused me any problems for
over a decade. When I switched to silicone I simply drained the old
out and poured in the NAPA silicone I prefer (because it has a cool
purple color). Never had an issue.
Bud Rolofson
71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost parts)
66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
Z-50A Hardly Davidson 1977 Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike)
levilevi@comcast.net
On May 31, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Dave wrote:
been using silicon numerous years on numerous cars. doesn't absorb
water (is not hygroscopic) and doesn't mess with paint. gotta be a
little more careful when filling and bleeding (use speed
bleeders!!). I don't know why anyone would use dot 3/4 and risk
paint damage and have to bleed every year or two.
I bought a master a couple years ago and saw that warning. talked
to a contact at moss, and he said the problem was that people were
not full cleaning out their brake systems, mixing dot 3/4/5 and
getting into trouble. so that's why the disclaimer/warranty issue.
he said there is no reason whatsoever not to use silicone on the new
brake cylinders.
-----Original Message----- From: Frank Fisher
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:08 AM
To: Dave Connitt ; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Brake Fluid?
Dave
i saw all the warning signs on warranties but decided i was going to
try
silicone on my TR3.
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