Re: Silicone brake fluid

["Paul C. Waterloo" <74543.407@CompuServe.COM>]

> <<
> I thought I had seen something a while back about using silicone brake
> fluid. However, searching the archives, I could find nothing. Is it ok
> to use Silicone brake fluid in a 91 200 Q or will it damage the ABS?
> >>
> 
> From what I understand, DO NOT USE DOT 5 (SILICONE) BRAKE FLUID IN AUDI ABS
> BRAKE SYSTEMS!!!!  (Sorry to shout but this is extremely important.)  Dot 5
> WILL damage critical seals within the system over time and you WILL be
> replacing the master/slave cylinder, not to mention some extremely
> high-dollar ABS component. ONLY use DOT 4 unless otherwise specified.  Check
> your owner's guide.

I've never really heard any great things about DOT 5 fluid, a lot more problems
than good stories, I would stay away from it. I don't think it is compatable
with the exsisting fluid (and seals?), so a really good feed and bleed would
have to be done.

Paul

91 200q


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