[TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif

[Robert Jones]

Dave

Are you thinking of going to silicone brake fluid?  It is very popular,
especially where a car isn't driven a lot.  However, the old english
manufacturers still warn against using it due to how it 'effects" the rubber
parts.  I have used it for years without a problem.  If you try to use it in
your clutch cylinders, from my experience you will find it very hard to bleed
and get the air out.

Bob
On May 6, 2013, at 6:30 PM, Dave Connitt wrote:

> Just wanted to pass on that when I recieved my clutch master cylinder from
The
> Roadster Factory, the box had a label that said "Use of synthetic hydralic
> fluid will void warranty". I was fully planning on using DOT5 fluid until I
> read the box. Later that week I called TRF to find out what the deal was
and
> the guy told me that they had a lot of warranty returns for brake parts
using
> synthetic fluid and the manufacturer started placing a warning label on the
> master cylinders.. I am about a month away from getting to bleeding the
brakes
> and clutch and still haven't decided which way I will go.
> Just sayin..
> Dave Connitt
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