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

[Mike Sersen <msersen@xxxxxxxxx>]

Silicone will not absorb water but as you said, it pools and then you will
have brake lines rusting from the inside out. DOT 5 also is a little
spongier than others. Above all, it is very flammable.
Mike Sersen
:-{)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard" <56fury@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 6:02 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] The main difference between the different dot levels of
brake fluid is


> 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.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >                     "Edward X. Petrus"
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> bleeding sequence?
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> >                     05/01/01 05:02 PM
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> >                     "Edward X. Petrus"
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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?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Ed Petrus
>