[6pack] brake master reservoir

[Bob Danielson]

My HDVA 5 speed conversion comes with a hydraulic T/O bearing and the 
manufacturer, Quarter Master, states that using DOT5 will void the warranty. 
Previous to using the Quarter Master T/O bearing, HDVA supplied one from 
McLeod which had the same requirement. All I can come up with is that the 
T/O bearing seal doesn't play nice with DOT5. Maybe Apple has seen the same 
problem.

Other then the paint eating issue, there's nothing wrong with 
DOT3................all modern cars with ABS brakes still use it.

Bob

Bob Danielson
1975 TR6 CF38503U
Running w/ Throttle Body Injection,
Toyota 5 speed & Nissan LSD
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org

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From: "David Friedlander" <forzion at maine.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 8:59 AM
To: <6pack at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [6pack] brake master reservoir

> Colin;
>
> I've been running DOT 5 for several years now. NO issues! No paint
> issues, either.
> Before making the switch from DOT 3, my PDWA leaked onto the frame and
> adjoining
> area.  By the time I discovered the problem, I had a mess to clean up
> and to repaint!
> Flushing the system of DOT 3 is straightforward  and seems to provide me
> a firmer
> pedal, even at summertime temperatures.
>
> Not sure why Apply Hydraulics would be so adamant for you to stay with
> DOT 3 but,
> if you ask them, I'd bet the list would be interested to hear their
> reasoning....
>
> Cheers!
>
> Dave Friedlander
> '74 Six w/A-OD and TBI