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Sticking Brakes

The rubber compounds that silicone is not compatible with do not swell. The fluid leaks right past them; right away(i.e. within 48 hours)/

I still believe silicone is a better fluid on older LBC's.

Why?

non-hygroscopic, no moister absorption; does not attack the paint, when spilled. The pedal feel on earlier cars is almost imperceptibley the same and travel, ditto. No need to replace it, which should be done with Dot3 and Dot 4, maximum two years.
 
As to the original problem, I just wonder if it isn't so simple as a MC pushrod out of adjustment (too tight)? Does the brake peddle have a little bit of free-play before it engages?
Bill
 
when i bought my bugeye the previous owner had spent a sum of money on the brakes and admitted to me that they still had probs after a quick drive and inspection i found the pedal pivots were corroded and siezing therefore dragging brakes
check the basics first
sounds like a master cylinder or adjustment prob being on all 4 wheels
cheers
 
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