Re: Master Cylinder Paint
This issue has been debated to infinite lengths on the net, but I can only offer my experiences. I have DOT-5 in 3 of my cars and have never had an issue. The main problem encountered is air bubbles that get trapped in the fluid. Once they're there, it's practically impossible to remove them, so it is all in the technique of application. Don't shake the bottle. Pour gently and bleed gently.
I have it in my '62 with metallic brakes and if I stand on the pedal hard, you'll feel a nose bleed coming on while you hear the body mounts creaking to leave the chassis.!
For a collector car that sits a lot, it is a necessity because it will not absorb water and rot out your master cylinder, slave cylinders or lines. It's a once and done application.
Don't be afraid of it, but treat it as nitro-glycerin when you handle it.
Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]
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