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DOT5 Brake Fluid bad for seals?
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[QUOTE="cujet, post: 157557, member: 19501"] An accurate answer is, Silicone is inert and will not ruin seals. As a matter of fact, it will prolong the seals life, as it is a better lubricant than dot 3 or 4. In the aircraft industry, we install "O" rings of all types with Dow Corning DC4. It is a silicone lubricant that is totally inert.This would be a good assembly lube if rebuilding the brakes and using silicone fluid. Yes, silicone fluid will not absorb water, so regular bleeding is a good idea to prevent any water from pooling at the bottom of the caliper. Regular bleeding is necessary for exactly the same reason with conventional fluid, corrrosion! However, corrosion occurs whether or not the fluid absorbs the moisture. Your brake components will last longest if properly rebuilt first and silicone fluid is used. Regular fluid cannot prevent wear as well as silicone and does nothing to prevent corrosion. I use silicone fluid in everything I own with fantastic results. Chris [/QUOTE]
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