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Silicone Brake Fluid
Do you need to change silicone brake fluid? I bought my SC 4 years ago, and the previous owner had stainless steel brake lines installed with silicone fluid probably 8 or 9 years before that.
The pedal is firm, no problem. Thanks, Bob
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10-01-2007, 04:27 PM
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I say no, but many will argue you need to.
Since silicone juice is not hydroscopic, it does not extract moisture from the air, so you don't need to flush out the fluid to remove the water that isn't there. "They" say water will still get in the system and collect at the lower points. When I look down in the reservior, the fluid is clear and there's no water on the bottom. I put silicone fluid in my first car in '94 because I was having severe corrosion problems inside my brake parts when I was using paint stripper. I haven't had one single issue since. Then I converted my second car 7 years ago. no problems either. I have never changed the fluid. |
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10-03-2007, 11:03 PM
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Thanks! Ya, I looked in the reservoir, it is clear also. I appreciate the reply!
Bob
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10-04-2007, 01:51 AM
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Silicone BF (DOT 5) is not compatible with other BF. Do not mix.
If tiny bubbles are formed (from pouring or other agitation), they can be more difficult to remove from the system. This could result in a spongy or soft pedal. While water isn't absorbed like normal BF, water vapor does enter the system and remains separate. While silicone has a high boiling point, water boils @ only 212ºF. Silicone BF is not harmful if spilled on paint (excellent). Sherwood |
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10-04-2007, 02:05 AM
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Silicone can be removed from paint, but it's not easy. Paint guys HATE silicone. Water would not pool in the reservoir, so don't look there. There is tidal action between the reservoir and the MC. Also, as pad wear, fluid runs down into the system. The reservoir level falls. Water would pool elsewhere. Guess. I would change BF anyway. There aren't any fluids that don't get changed. Maybe refrigerant.
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