RE: DOT 3-4 verses DOT 5 silicone.

[Don Owen <d4owe9@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know fellas...it must be me but I have tried DOT 5 and can never get it to completely bleed, or its leaked out of brand new wheel cylinders, and then we
get the "mushy" pedal. I gave up on it. As for the wheel cylinders, I was told by the manufacturer that they wil not guarantee them with DOT 5 and they
only recommend DOT 3 or 4. Sure hate what that does to our paint but I just go with it.
Donny, 64 Belvedere
 
 
 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DOT 3-4 verses DOT 5 silicone.
> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:51:44 -0500
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> This topic always seems to stir debate. In my 56 Chrysler, I put all new 
> M/C wheel cylinders and all lines . Here is why I like DOT 5 silicone: no 
> corrosion anywhere. - will not hurt paint, my M/C has no sighn of rust and 
> the paint is like new on it after 6 years--firewall around it has no rust, 
> unlike it did have from brake fluid corrosion also corroded on my 64 
> odge. --No sighn of swollen rubber parts anywhere. Same testimony from 
> others that have done the same as I. . I just can't buy the water separation 
> theory. If the brake lines and wheel cylinders are completly bled of air, 
> There is no room for condensation to form and so no water tn the silicone. 
> No water-no rust. From my first hand experience, I think I will use DOT 5 
> in my 64 Dodge. Just my 2 cents worth .......................MO
> {Steve Mick}
> http://stevemick.shutterfly.com/pictures#Part%202 
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