| Re: Brakes and brake fluid [message #64255 is a reply to message #64166] |
Sat, 14 November 2009 16:01   |
GeorgeRud
Messages: 1380
Registered: February 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
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When we redid the brake system on my Palm Beach last year, we used the silicone Grade 5 brake fluid as it does spend most of it's time sitting. I'm eager to see how well things hold up with time, or if we start seeing seal troubles, etc. Since the system was totally apart, it seemed like a good time to give it a try.
I've used plenty of Castrol LMA and Ate brake fluids in my other cars over the years, and they have also worked well. We also used Ford Heavy Duty truck brake fluid in race cars years ago as it had the highest dry boiling temperature rating at the time. We did change and bleed brakes on a regular basis, but I hope that the silicone experiment works OK on the motorhome. Time will tell, but I do think it's a good idea to change the fluid regularly on any vehicle you own.
Whatever you do, don't change over to silicone fluid unless the entire system is apart!
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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