Larry,
DOT 5 is purple. All other fluid is clear. When they are old and rotten, DOT 3
& DOT 4 turn brown and rusty looking or just dark. DOT 3 or DOT 4 should be
flushed every couple of years. Most people don't do this and so the fluid just
stays there until it rots and finally ruins the system. DOT 5 is suppose to
prevent this, although I believe that periodic brake bleeding is still a very
good idea.
The big advantage to DOT 5 is that it doesn't absorb moisture. That is why I
use it.
Paul
In an email dated Wed, 12 May 2004 1:29:23 am GMT, "Larry Noska"
<lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>How do I determine the type of fluid that is in my 1982 Imperial? And what
>would be the process of converting?
>
>After driving the car for a while, the brakes still just don't feel right to
>me. I was thinking of pulling the rear wheels to see what I can see.
>
>I have step on the pedal real hard and the wheels did not lock, I don't know
>if this is normal or not?
>
>Can any body help me with this?
>
>Lawrence R Noskaelnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>Hauser, ID 83854
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Stevan Miner
>Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 4:20 PM
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: IML: Silicone brake fluid
>
>Hi Chris,
>I use silicone brake fluid in all of my collector cars for several reasons.
>It isn't corrosive to paint, doesn't absorb water and is alot easier to work
>with than conventional brake fluid. I've never had any problems with it.
>Steve Miner
>Miner Auto Service
>Winnebago, MN 56098
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Christopher Middlebrook" <delamothe@xxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 12:47 PM
>Subject: IML: Silicone brake fluid
>
>
>>
>>
>> Hello fellow Imperialists,
>>
>> I was wondering if any of you out there has used silicone based brake
>fluid in your brake overhaul projects.
>>
>> Any wisdom, comments, etc. is greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Also, I appreciate any warnings, background, pitfalls, etc. from any of
>you fellow members who turn a wrench on the 61-63 models as far as the
>brakes are concerned.
>>
>> Thank you in advance
>>
>> Chris Middlebrook
>> 62 custom southampton
>>
>>
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