[6pack] 6pack Digest, Vol 2, Issue 243

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Research that I have done showed that EP (ethelyn propylene) (sp) is  
compatible with traditional brake fluid as well as silicone.  I too have  silicone in 
my '6 for several years without any leaks.
 
Sam and Carol Clark 
Green Country Triumphs 
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Cell: 918-625-6798  

 
In a message dated 6/8/2008 11:15:39 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
6pack-request at autox.team.net writes:

>
MTRsix71 at aol.com wrote:

> Dave,
> According to a chemical  compatibility chart I have, Silicone Oil 
> (DOT5) is has excellent  compatibility with the following plastics:
> Polyethylene
>  Polypropylene
> Polysulfone
> Polyurethane
> And also  excellent compatibility with the following elastomer: FKM or 
> more  commonly known as Viton.
>  
> I believe I used Danco brand  #36 o-rings from Home Depot. These are 
> either polyethylene or  polypropylene.
>  
> I have had DOT5 in my car for over three  years and no leaks or 
> problems. I had replaced all the hoses, seals,  rear wheel cylinders, 
> and brake master cylinder as well as the same  time.
>  
> Cheers!
>  Michael







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