[Tigers] Brake Fluid?

[michael king]

have you had issues with the brake light switches?



On 6 November 2010 22:39, <arado7 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> The US military uses Dot 5.      Vehicles must be operational after
> storage.    gary  b9472283
>
> --- On Sat, 11/6/10, Terry Packer <packertl3 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Terry Packer <packertl3 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Brake Fluid?
> To: ora_archy at yahoo.com
> Cc: Tigers at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 3:41 AM
>
>
> Brian
>
> Your question about brake fluid caused me to re-look at some brake fluid
> specs
> and I need to correct my previous comment regarding Dot5's boiling point.
> It
> actually has a higher boiling point than most glycol based fluids which
> should
> be good for high performance apps. However, it is more compressible and
> more
> prone to aeration under vibration than glycols, both negatives for many
> racing
> applications or use in motorcycles where vibration may be more severe. I
> also
> read that it's aversion to water RESULTS in water puddling and resultant
> corrosion (an effect I have never observed in my car). So if you live in a
> damp environment and preventing corrosion is a major concern, frequently
> replacing a glycol fluid may be the best choice.
>
> So knowing your car's condition, climate and how you intend to use it are
> all
> important factors in your choice of fluid. That's why I've been totally
> satisfied with dot 5 for a very long time, but other listers will doubtless
> be
> equally satisfied with the other grades and brands they run.
>
> Terry
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Michael King