Anyway, I have a couple of master cylinders I'd like to get re-sleeved. So, you recommend moving to DOT5? I've never had to replace the DOT3 fluid in any car I've owned. Is there a reason why you would change it so often? Moisture build-up? Is DOT5 more corrosive than DOT3?
kev
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From: billmyong@...
Subject: RE: [anzhonda600owners] Re: Parts Supplier Needed
To: anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 12:51 AM
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Hi Kev;
This is from their site, and they do say they will brass sleeve your cylinders. Brass sleeving is a normal service to bringing back warn aluminum brake cylinders. Using DOT5 brake fluid keeps your brake system running for a long time. Yes there is maintenance, but the amount of maintenance using DOT5 compared to DOT3 is far less.
The alternative is to change out your DOT3 fluid every other year or less. I change out DOT5 about every 5 to 6 years. Yes there have been cylinders that had to be rebuilt, but the inside of the cylinder on a vehicle using DOT5 is just like the day it was put together. The only issue I have had is corrosion on the pistons under the seals where the fluid was changed over to DOT5 with out doing a complete rebuild. There was some DOT3 left under the seal that caused the piston seal area to corrode and fail. Attention to detail is the key, working with used parts can be costly, that is why using a resource like White Post Restorations is a good idea.
Bill
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