Flushing/changing brake fluid

[jasonL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dot 5 does in fact does have a different feel in the pedal and almost always feels a little mushy. It is also prone to 'seepage' due to the difference in viscosity. However, I feel the benefits of silicone not harming paint and not holding moisture far outweighs the cons and have used it on all my restored cars since the 80's with only one complaint. </div></div>

I second Dot 5. From what I am told Dot 5 can't be mixed with Dot 3 or 4. So the best time to change over would be when everything is new. You will never get all the fluid out of the calipers when trying to change over. The only thing I would say is a problem is Dot 5 consistancy is a lot thinner. Sometimes your fittings won't seal 100%. If any piting is in your flared fittings say caliper or master your will get some leakage. Again Dot 5 don't eat paint either. Pro's and cons for both.

Just my 2 cents....