[DML] Re: Brake and Clutch bleeding (Was: Transmission)

["Nate Kile" <madpiper@xxxx>]

I have used nothing but DOT 5 fluid in my Corvettes. Started when I replaced
the calipers, and disks with Willowood parts. They only guaranteed their
calipers to extreme temps (350+ degrees) with DOT 5. The DOT 3 or 4 is
hydrophilic (attracts moisture like a day off) The "funk" that grows in the
DOT 3/4 and makes it "dirty" is actually algae (no, not the same stuff as in
your fish pond, but like it.) The silicone base lacks both the moisture, and
nutrients to feed the plants. (the moisture is also the cause of corrosion
of the steel parts, furthering the funk in the fluid syndrome) I have since
replaced DOT 3/4 with 5 in all my vehicles. Some simple warnings though, be
sure to completely flush the system (denatured alcohol was recommended by
"Vette Brakes co.") label the damn thing so a half brained girlfriend
doesn't put dot 3 in the system... they separate faster than Italian salad
dressing.

(another added plus of dot 5... it's harmless to paint, or our nice epoxy
frame coating, and cavitates only under the most extreme
temperature/vibration)

More info is available from willowood, of Vette brakes company (cool sites
too.)

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