RE: DOT 5 (Silicone) Brake Fluid

["Douglas Hurst Quebbeman" <dougq@iglou.com>]

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> Thus it makes sense to use DOT 5 in museum cars because they will not be
> exposed to much moisture and if any gets in, it will not be distributed
> evenly throughout the system and cause corrosion everywhere.  I have also
> heard that people that do use DOT 5 for racing applications change it very
> often.

Thanks, Dan, this was exactly what I was looking for. Although,
several people did mention using DOT 5 only for cars infrequently
driven.

So, when I rebuild (can't use that word restore after the recent 
discussion) the black 100LS, I'll definitely use DOT 5. It will
see little usage after the rebuild.

OTOH, I'll probably use the ATE super-blue on the 5kcstq & Coupe
next time I service the brakes on each.

I'm not sure what I'll do with the Project 100 car I would
like to do... probably it will only be driven in summer, so
maybe DOT 5, maybe just stick with DOT 4...

resigned to no getting snow until probably Easter,
doug

 
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