[DML] Re: DOT 5 - Long Term Experience
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[DML] Re: DOT 5 - Long Term Experience






<snip> 
> I have not noticed any difference in performance between the two
> fluids, but for reliable, long-term braking performance, I'll 
stick to
> DOT 5.
> 
> Woody

I too have had DOT 5 fluid in both brake and clutch systems for 
years.  I'm about to replace my clutch system since my throw out 
bearing failed and I figured I'd replace master, slave, and line 
while I'm at it.  I've considered going back to the Castrol, but if 
the DOT 5 gave me years of trouble free performance... why bother? 
I've heard of the seal wasting issue, but my brakes have the 
original seals in them, and have had DOT 5 next to them for 7-8 
years now.  Granted the seals might need replacing soon anyway, but 
the DOT 5 hasn't caused any catastrophic failure.  I just like the 
fact that it doesn't absorb water and plug the lines with rust.  It 
also won't eat paint/epoxy off surfaces it drops on.  So far I can't 
see any compelling reason not to use it (although I'm likely to hear 
some soon I imagine). 

Just my experience.
Eric.








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