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Search Auto Parts Search Changing from Silicone brake fluid to regular brake fluid. Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Brake Repair Help JakeT New User Oct 11, 2015, 6:44 PM Post #1 of 6 (2238 views) Changing from Silicone brake fluid to regular brake fluid. Sign In Hi all, I have a street rod that has a Silicone brake fluid in the system. I want to change it over to standard brake fluid. My question is: can I flush out the Silicone with the fluid Im replacing it with or do I need to flush it out with a solvent first? What brake fluid should I use? Thanks; JakeT Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 11, 2015, 8:03 PM Post #2 of 6 (2229 views) Re: Changing from Silicone brake fluid to regular brake fluid. Sign In Read containers. Should be DOT 3, 4 and DOT 5 should be synthetic. Difference is higher boiling points if pure and DOT most are not hygroscopic meaning "water/moisture" absorbing which maintains higher boiling points but promotes rust in low areas as some moisture collects and doesn't with the first two. I think all are compatible but you end up with properties of the lower # one which is the most common. I would want the change to be complete anyway to get any type of old fluid out is better than mixed or old stuff. Pay total attention to use only fluid meant for brakes! It's not an oil at all! T kev2 Veteran Oct 12, 2015, 7:54 AM Post #3 of 6 (2218 views) Re: Changing from Silicone brake fluid to regular brake fluid. Sign In why is the change necessary? time hassle expense etc..... I can not see a reason to go this route...... KISS - Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 12, 2015, 8:18 AM Post #4 of 6 (2215 views) Re: Changing from Silicone brake fluid to regular brake fluid. Sign In Good point Kev! Why? I haven't messed with changing to higher DOT #s and can't imagine a difference noticed just that it claim a higher boiling point. IMO if fluid is really boiling lines or a brake problem is at hand to fix and DOT3 would boil faster and faster yet if exposed to water/moisture + not much. 1-2% moisture you lose well over 100F of boiling point maximums, T kev2 Veteran Oct 12, 2015, 12:59 PM Post #5 of 6 (2207 views) Re: Changing from Silicone brake fluid to regular brake fluid. Sign In SILICONE dot5 IS an improvement over dot 3 and 4.... price is higher BUT its like blood pretty much should last a livetime a topping off maybe but cost is low compared to the suggested swap Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 12, 2015, 1:13 PM Post #6 of 6 (2204 views) Re: Changing from Silicone brake fluid to regular brake fluid. Sign In Never used it Kev + never required on anything I've dealt with. Was told it's all you just said, better at everything BUT as said doesn't absorb humidity/water/moisture so will (was told by dealer of this) puddle like water under gas would and rust right there if not changed out on a schedule. IDK - any type should probably be bled out clean and new periodically but it's not listed as a routine thing that I know of? I should do more on my own I've owned them all so long it's not funny anymore and did silicone grease all the lines and bleeders knowing I'd be there some day and they'll work! Any when I'm there do that too, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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