[Spridgets] What fluid for clutch master cylinder?

[Lester]

... but if you don't use the car on a regular, everyday, way, Silicone will be
there for a very long time.  It's the perfect thing for a hobby car.  Not so
good for a racecar.

Lester


On Oct 12, 2011, at 10:32 AM, Allen Hefner wrote:

> I'm not sure what you're saying, Bob.  Do the seals not seal because you
> used DOT5?  Or you redid the hydraulics because the seals were no longer
> sealing and then you switched to DOT5?  Or am I over-analyzing?
>
> Stick with DOT4 or Castrol LMA.  Both have a higher boiling point than
> DOT3.  The only thing going for DOT5 is the paint thing.  Water in the
> system should not be a problem if you flush and refill it every two years.
>
> Allen Hefner
> Norristown, PA
>
> *Current:*
> 2006 Chebbie
> *Former:*
> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
> 1964 VW Type I
> 1967 VW Type II
> 1967 Rover 2000TC
> 1977 MG Midget
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 1:35 AM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:
>
>> Yes, have been using DOT 5 for years.  When I redid my hydraulic system a
>> couple of years ago none of the seals would seal so the car sets waiting
for
>> us to finish our adventures.  Was just hoping there might be another
choice.
>>
>> Bob Kitterer and Dolores
>>
>> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
>> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
>>
>> On Oct 11, 2011, at 5:07 AM, Brad Fornal wrote:
>>
>>> As far as I know, the only "paint safe" brake fluid, is DOT 5 Silicone
>>> fluid.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks, not what I would like to hear but thanks anyway.
>>>>
>>>> Bob Kitterer and Dolores
>>>>
>>>> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
>>>> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 10, 2011, at 10:44 AM, Allen Hefner wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Yes.  Don't spill it!
>>>>>
>>>>> Allen Hefner
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