<div dir="ltr"><div>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.<br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 3:15 PM richard mayor via Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div>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. <br></div><div><br></div><div>FWIW, I was in the military and I use DOT 3<br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 6:19 AM Michael Oritt via Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net" target="_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(51,51,255)">"<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Comic Sans MS",sans-serif;font-size:16px">The military specifies Silicone brake fluid for a reason"</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(51,51,255)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Comic Sans MS",sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(51,51,255)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Comic Sans MS",sans-serif;font-size:16px">Not necessarily a good one.</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(51,51,255)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Comic Sans MS",sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(51,51,255)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Comic Sans MS",sans-serif;font-size:16px">Best--Michael Oritt</span></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:04 AM warthodson--- via Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net" target="_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
<div style="color:black;font:12pt "Comic Sans MS",sans-serif">I would like to say a few words on behalf of silicone brake fluid.
<div>It is non-hygroscopic (does not absorb moisture).</div>
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<div><font size="3">A newly rebuilt and scrupulously clean brake system filled with silicone fluid should outlast a system filled with glycol fluid by several times.<br>
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<div>The military specifies Silicone brake fluid for a reason. <br>
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