[Spridgets] What fluid for clutch master cylinder?

[Allen Hefner]

I stand corrected.  See this post from Gerard -

*http://tinyurl.com/3q43h4u *

I was just pasing something on without checking.  My bad.

 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 Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 3:33 AM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> I am not getting or bitching at any individual, it just happens to be this
> series of posts.
>
> On what basis - and that is a factual basis and not hearsay - can it be
> said:-
>
> <snip> seals in our Lbs. aren't made for silicone fluid.<snip>  meaning
> they will not work.
>
> I am fed up of reading that fallacy.
>
> Guy R Day
>
> ----- Original Message ----- To: "Spridgets list" <
> spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 9:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What fluid for clutch master cylinder?
>
>
> Well, I disagree.  Water will not mix at all with sillycon.  If you don't
>> keep the moisture in your brake system in suspension in the brake fluid,
>> it
>> will pool at the low points and will corrode wherever it sits.  Eventually
>> it will start leaking.  The good thing is that it won't eat the paint. The
>> bad thing is that if you don't notice it, you won't be able to stop.
>>
>> A much better idea for safety is to change the brake fluid every other
>> year,
>> or if you race, after each race.
>>
>> Plus, see ****  post about how seals in our LBCs aren't made for silicone
>> fluid.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM, **** wrote:
>>
>> ... 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Oct 12, 2011, at 10:32 AM, **** wrote:
>>>
>>> > I'm not sure what you're saying, ****.  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.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 1:35 AM, **** 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.