Junk can build up in the far ends of the bores of the master cylinder and damage the cups if the piston is forced back there. Just one of several ways to cause problems messing about with flushes not needed for a street machine.quote:
Originally posted by boulderdentist:
Tones,
snip.... When you say it can damage internal seals do you mean the calipers and wheel cylinders, or the master cylinder, or both?
Thanks, Scott
I believe the only commercial vehicle that requires DOT 5 is Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It is specified mainly for its inert properties with regard to the paint finish.Quote:
In some rare odd ball cases, you'll need DOT 5, a silicon based fuild...
I've never seen brake fluid classified with any viscosity grades. With regard to viscosity, brake fluid is a one-size-fits-all.... ABS or no ABS.Quote:
but they same something about modern ABS wanting thinner fluid. Is that true?