[Healeys] Which Brake Fluid?

[Michael MacLean]

Well apparently DOT 3/4 is ahead in the poll.  I have used it exclusively
in the Bugeye for over 20 years with no problems.  I was only asking to see
if there was some advantage to using the silicone over synthetic because
the BN2 has a completely new brake system which has never seen any type of
fluid yet.  This would be the time to make that decision.  I  made all the
brake lines, flares and used the original fittings when I restored the
Bugeye and there were no leaks when I filled it.  I feel reasonably sure
there won't be much of a problem with the BN2 in this respect.  So, I am
leaning towards DOT 3/4.  As an interesting aside, the local parts supplier
here in San Bernardino that has been selling British car parts and supplies
recommended Delphi brake fluid.  The low moisture Castrol we were getting
in the past no longer is made.  Today's Castrol brake fluid is made in
India according to the shop owner.  The Delphi brake fluid is supposedly
superior.  What do I know, but I bought it.

On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 3:15 PM richard mayor via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> The military uses silicone because some military vehicles sit for long
> periods of time when not in use..... waiting for that day when they need to
> spring into action.   Silicone fluid is not the best performance wise but
> because it does not accumulate moisture over time, it is best for military
> vehicles that sit unused for long periods of time.
>
> FWIW, I was in the military and I use DOT 3
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 6:19 AM Michael Oritt via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> "The military specifies Silicone brake fluid for a reason"
>>
>> Not necessarily a good one.
>>
>> Best--Michael Oritt
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:04 AM warthodson--- via Healeys <
>> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I would like to say a few words on behalf of silicone brake fluid.
>>> It is non-hygroscopic (does not absorb moisture).
>>> It does not damage paint as do glycol fluids.
>>> A newly rebuilt and scrupulously clean brake system filled with silicone
>>> fluid should outlast a system filled with glycol fluid by several times.
>>> The military specifies Silicone brake fluid for a reason.
>>>
>>> Gary Hodson
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On July 23, 2021 at 2:05 PM, Michael MacLean via Healeys <
>>> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> The BN2 is at the point where it is time to fill and bleed the new brake
>>> system.  Now comes the time to decide whether to go with DOT 3/4 brake
>>> fluid or try silicone.  Any recommendations,  advice or warnings on this
>>> decision?
>>> Mike MacLean
>>>
>>>
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