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Evaporating brake fluid, TIC |
930cabman |
Sep 18 2022, 05:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,065 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
My latest '75 model from Oregon came to me in parts, but mostly complete. I built a 2056 with Elgin cam and twin Weber 40 IDF's and am quite happy with the results. She has a decent kick and gets 30+ mpg cruising over 70 mph. One rear caliper was missing, but I had a newly rebuilt one and changed it out. I used my shop air with about 5 psi to bleed and it worked for the most part. My pedal is about 80% of where I would like it.
Q: where is the brake fluid going? I recently sold my 356SC that had the same issue, but it had a drip in the rear circuit. This time I cannot see leakage anywhere thanks |
Dave_Darling |
Sep 29 2022, 10:53 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Silicone brake fluid can be problematic. It doesn't absorb water, true. But that means any water that gets in just sits in its own layer in the system. Not great for whatever it's sitting in. I've also heard stories of stuff growing in that layer of water!
In general, regular DOT4 brake fluid is more than good enough for our cars. --DD |
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