[Tigers] Brake Fluid?

[arado7 at sbcglobal.net]

I use Dot 5 in all my vehicles that do not have ABS. I have no brake light
switch failures.   Gary  B9472283

--- On Sat, 11/6/10, michael king <michael.s.king at gmail.com> wrote:


From: michael king <michael.s.king at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Brake Fluid?
To: arado7 at sbcglobal.net
Cc: "Terry Packer" <packertl3 at yahoo.com>, "tigers at autox.team.net"
<tigers at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 12:04 PM



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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