[6pack] Silicone Fluid

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Eric;

At the encouragement of local TR owner friends, i switched to DOT 5 after my PDWA leaked DOT 3 onto a new paint job!!  Grr-r-r-r. Hence, the "goo" which Vance refers-to. So, after three months of summer operationusing DOT 5, no issues to report since making the switch. AND, it's a cool purple color!!  :- )

Dave
'74-Six w/TBI + A-type OD

---- Eric Henningsen <ehenningsen at triad.rr.com> wrote: 
> 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
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