T-Series Brake/clutch fluid

[ceedub]

Is it recommended to use the non corrosive silicon brake fluid in a '73 MGB brake and clutch system? Both master cylinders are new but there is still some Dot3 in the lines and cylinders which I suppose can be forced out with the new silicon. I have heard that the braking is spongy when using this type of fluid. Any comments?

 

[kennypinkerton]

Dot3/Dot4 works great. The only advantage to using silicone (dot5) is that it doesn't eat paint when you spill it (and it doesn't absorb moisture). use a funnel, a rag, and pour carefully. Dot5 also does not mix with Dot3/4.

 

[tony barnhill]

I'm with Kenny - no reason to change & lots of problems if you don't do it correctly.

 

[PAUL161]

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/iagree.gif Don't use silicone if there is any DOT 3 or 4 in the system. I have silicone in my car but all the lines were flushed clean and all cylinders were rebuilt including master cylinders. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif PJ

 

[DrEntropy]

There is ~nothing wrong~ with Castrol LMA fluid.

...Just my tuppence-worth.

 

[kennypinkerton]

Castrol LMA is basically synthetic Dot4, so yes it and Valvoline Synpower (also synthetic Dot4) work well too.

 

[tony barnhill]

I use the cheapest DOT 4 I can buy!

 

[jlaird]

Speeking of cheep, I got 5 qt of Castrol 20-50W at Kmart yesterday for just under 10 dollars.

 

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There is ~nothing wrong~ with Castrol LMA fluid.

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[jlaird]

Darn Kmart did not have the rest of the Castrol line.