[FWDLK] The main difference between the different dot levels of brake fluid is

[Richard <56fury@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

55-56 Plymouths rust, especially in the brake system.  DOT5 stops rust
because it will not harbor water.  DOT3 is a paint remover, DOT5 Silicone is
not.  So it's worthwhile to use DOT5 Silicone.  Every 55-56 Plymouth I ever
saw has paint missing under and around the master cylinder from brake fluid
filling spalsh.

The reason you flush out the non DOT-5 is to get the water out.  Since DOT5
silicone will not absorb water, the water can pool in the lines and
cylinders.



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From: "Joseph Bouboulis" <Joseph_Bouboulis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] brake bleeding sequence?


> You bleed from farthest to closest.
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> The main difference between the different dot levels of brake fluid is
> resistance to temperature. Yyou can mix standard dot 3, 4 & 5 fluids, but
> the resistance to temperature will be lowered by the dot 3 & 4 fluid. Be
> careful though!! Most DOT 5 fluids I am aware of are silicone based.
Though
> this will withstand higher temperatures you need to drain, flush and
> completely clean the entire brake system so there is no fluid residue
left.
> It is incompatible with standard brake fluid.
>
> To be perfectly honest though dot 3 or 4 should be plenty for a unmodified
> car that is used mainly for cruising.
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> Hi, brake experts!  Most references I have seen over the years talk about
> bleeding the wheel cylinders from the closest (to the master cylinder) to
> the farthest.  My 1957 DeSoto shop manual says exactly the
> opposite.  Anyone REALLY know what's best?
>
> Anyone have any good things or bad things to say about DOT 5 brake fluid?
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> Thanks.
>
> Ed Petrus