[TR] Silicon brake fluid

[Alan Salvatore]

Even the last master brake cylinder I got for a TR6 said no silicone.

I use it with no problem.

Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Gano palm top" <triumphs at consolidated.net>
To: "Triumphs List" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:28 PM
Subject: [TR] Silicon brake fluid


>I Know, I know, this topic has been beat to death several times over the
> years, but I have a very specific question.
>
> I yesterday received a brand new early Spitfire brake dual master 
> cylinder.
> It is manufactured by TRW and has Lucas cast into the body.  On the OEM
> box there is a warning Use of Silicon brake fluid will void warranty.
>
> I have used silicon for several years in my rebuilt TR3 cylinders with no
> apparent adverse effects and generally have been pleased.
>
> Does anyone have any long-term experience using silicon in a Spitfire
> master?  My guess is that is a liability issue and the manufacturer is 
> being
> overly cautious by warning against the use of silicon, but I am very 
> curious
> as to any real world observations in this regard and any educated 
> guesses
> as to why TRW would put such a warning on their label.
>
> TIA
>
> Ken Gano
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