[DeTomaso] article on silicone brake fluid

gow2 at rc-tech.net gow2 at rc-tech.net
Fri Apr 1 17:08:01 EDT 2011


I meant water


> Since DOT5 does not absorb oil, the moisture ins suspension falls out of
> suspension. That is not a good thing but a bad thing. Non-silicone fluid
> can absorb a couple ounces of water before braking is effected. Braking is
> effected when moisture in the caliper evaporated displacing fluid. When
> you press on the brakes, water vapor renders brakes useless.
>



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