Brake fluid uprgrade to silicone? Yes/No?
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Guys, I just checked my brake and clutch fluid with one of those water-content thingies (sorry for using such technical jargon).
I had flushed both out two years ago using new DOT 4 fluid.
Now, both indicate too much water.
I had hoped the stuff would have lasted longer, but I guess that's pretty typical.
How do feel about the Silicone stuff? Expensive, I gather, but no water absorption...
Ron
I had flushed both out two years ago using new DOT 4 fluid.
Now, both indicate too much water.
I had hoped the stuff would have lasted longer, but I guess that's pretty typical.
How do feel about the Silicone stuff? Expensive, I gather, but no water absorption...
Ron
Guys, my water-content tester seems to be working. New fluid tests out with no water content shown.
Anyway, I've done the clutch hydraulics, for better or worse.
Flushed plenty of the new stuff through, until it came out clean and clear.
After a test drive, all seems well. Long-term? Who knows...
Ron
Anyway, I've done the clutch hydraulics, for better or worse.
Flushed plenty of the new stuff through, until it came out clean and clear.
After a test drive, all seems well. Long-term? Who knows...
Ron
http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/Brakes/Fl...
Guys, an interesting analytical piece written by a U.S. engineer and Triumph TR6 owner, regarding the overall benefits of switching to DOT 5...
Many of the TR6 guys in the U.S. seem sold on this fellow's research of the issue.
Ron
Guys, an interesting analytical piece written by a U.S. engineer and Triumph TR6 owner, regarding the overall benefits of switching to DOT 5...
Many of the TR6 guys in the U.S. seem sold on this fellow's research of the issue.
Ron
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