Re: Discussion, Please

["Ian J Haseltine" <jim_haseltine@email.msn.com>]

-----Original Message-----
From: Al Powell <apowell@agcom.tamu.edu>

>In response to a revent inquiry about silicone brake fluid, Brett D.
>ocmmented that it is "imncompatible" with even small amounts of
>standard brake fluid.

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>However, I had not heard this comment before.  I am certain there are
>traces of brake fluid in the system.  I'm not sure how I would
>eliminate them, unless I did something creative like pouring a quart
>of denatured alcohol thru the system - which I am perfectly willing
>to do.

I've heard the same thing a number of times. I once read a recommendation in
a magazine to flush the system with methylated spirits before refilling with
silicone.

Jim Haseltine