glinares

I am looking for sealed container(s) of silicone brake fluid that are two years old or more. Apparently, today's fluid is questionable.

Thanks,
George

jnb5101

What did you hear about the new fluids?

kevinmi

I think I have a couple sealed bottles in my pole barn that are at least 5 years old that you can have. Not sure if they can be shipped, but I can find out. PM me if interested.

glinares

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glinares

I experienced two calipers leaking at 11 months and less than 100 miles on the brakes. The supplier said todays silicone is killing the seals and he recommended Dot 3.

Thanks,
George

chstitans42

I would blame the calipers and or sitting for 11 months without being driven much before I blamed the brake fluid. Usually sitting will corrode the bores if they are not SS. Did you buy the calipers with the stainless steel sleeves?

kevinmi

I have been told (and have experienced it first hand) that silicone brake fluid will destroy the seals in the Corvette's brake system. I quit using it several years ago. If you have sleeved calipers, there is no reason not to stay with dot 3 fluid. Besides, it'll give you a firmer pedal. Silicone fluid absorbs air, and will leave your brake pedal feeling a little "spongy".

jnb5101

I have used DOT 5 for 10 years without any problems with Lonestar rebuilt calipers on three cars. Never had any leaks and always had a rock hard pedal.

glinares

Yes, I bought SS calipers from one of the major suppliers. I have been using silicone since 1984 when I was 16 years old and I have never had an issue.

The fluid issue was brought to my attention by the caliper supplier. They replaced my calipers at no charge once I described my issue.

George

edk136

I just went through this. Put new DOT 5 in the newly rebuilt o-ring calipers and they started leaking. Contacted Lonestar and they said the new DOT 5 fluid is killing the seals, thus I rebuilt/flushed the whole system and now using DOT 3.

Eric

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