milky brake fluid
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Pampa Texas
milky brake fluid
I noticed a little bit of a milky appearance in my master cylinder while I was gearing up for a cruise. Is this air or water that causes this? I can't detect a leak. Any help would be appreciated. Ryan
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
More than likely air and it's been contaminated before. A full flush, and a thorough bleed will improve things dramatically.
If you know how...checking each wheel for rotor runout would be a good way to know if you're prone to sucking air in as you drive.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Thats water contamination. It starts off as condensation, then gets worked into emulsion because DOT3 is glycol based. I did a lot of research on this back about '80 when I impacted the back of a pontiac because of severe brake fade, was an adventure.
Flush the system with alcohol and then compressed air, think seriously about a o-ring conversion kit from VBP and use DOT5
Flush the system with alcohol and then compressed air, think seriously about a o-ring conversion kit from VBP and use DOT5
