[6pack] Silicone Fluid

[Navarrette, Vance]

        Eric:

        I have been running DOT5 for a couple of years now with no issues, but
the mileage on my car is admittedly low. I must say that I would rather take
my chances with hydraulic issues rather than watch my paint dissolve into a
mass of goo where there is a leak. But so far no regrets or problems.

        Vance


    Vance Navarrette
    Cogito Ergo Zoom
    I think, therefore I go fast

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces+vance.navarrette=intel.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:6pack-bounces+vance.navarrette=intel.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Eric Henningsen
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 5:32 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Silicone Fluid

Looking for information on issues surrounding use of DOT 5 silicone fluid for
brakes and clutch. I have been running for 4 years since I rebuilt my TR6 and
only recently encountered some problems with my clutch binding during
engagement. I thought the clutch master might be at issue and found some
light
scoring  in two places on the cylinder bore. When I spoke to British Parts NW
they indicated that use of silicone fluid voids the warranty on master
cylinders due to degradation of the aluminum body and poor lubrication
characteristics. What is the recommendation on this?

Eric
Carolina_Six
76 TR6