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[Bob Kitterer]

Thanks for all the replies.

I should have noted that I have been using silicon brake fluid for about 15 years, primarily because it does not eat paint.  Started using silicon when we did the frame up in 1997.  Everything was fine until early 2009 when I suddenly lost the brakes - the master cylinder seals had finally given up.   I did a rebuild of the hydraulics then and have been unable to get any pedal pressure since.  After a number of inquires and looking under the labels on the Moss and other parts it stated "Not for use with silicon brake fluid."  At that time I was unable to find any supplier that had silicon compatible seals.  Would be delighted to find some seals so as not to change the fluid.

Thanks


Bob and Dolores

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - now in the garage

On Jun 10, 2012, at 4:54 AM, Greg Higgins wrote:

> Hi Bob,
> 
> The newer seals work fine with silicone brake fluid, it was the old new stock seals that were made with almost pure rubber that would swell with silicone. I have used silicone for 15 years with no problems. I had to take the master cylinder a part, the seals were a bite weepy after 10 years, everything looked like new inside. I used a seal kit from Moss, good luck.
> 
> Greg Higgins
> Canada
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kitterer" <bkitterer at me.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 12:21 AM
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