Has anyone converted to silicone brake fluid in any of the hydraulic systems in their Pinzgauer? If so did you experience any compatibility issues with the elastomers in any of the systems or difficulty flushing all the conventional fluid out?
I am installing a new brake master cylinder soon and I am considering going DOT5 for the possibility of less future maintenance of the system due to reduced corrosion.
Silicone DOT5 brake fluid?
Silicone DOT5 brake fluid?
'75 710M
Re: Silicone DOT5 brake fluid?
I use silicon fluid in all my hydraulic systems in the 712 and have done since I rebuilt it over 16 years ago.
Initially I had a few problems with a couple of the original "factory supplied" seals, but after replacing with locally available PBR units have had no trouble at all and no corrosion.
Although I'm NOT using silicon in my 718 it's not because I don't like it, it's just that DOT 5 fluid availability is very poor/expensive these days and as the vehicle is been rebuilt for touring around Oz locally/readily available fluids are preferred.
Initially I had a few problems with a couple of the original "factory supplied" seals, but after replacing with locally available PBR units have had no trouble at all and no corrosion.
Although I'm NOT using silicon in my 718 it's not because I don't like it, it's just that DOT 5 fluid availability is very poor/expensive these days and as the vehicle is been rebuilt for touring around Oz locally/readily available fluids are preferred.
Peter
1974, 712 6X6 Pinzgauer
1983, 710-1.6 4X4 Pinzgauer
1997, 718 6X6 Pinzgauer (in pieces)
1971, 700 Haflinger
1974, 703 LWB Haflinger
2001, Range Rover
http://www.ozpinz.com
1974, 712 6X6 Pinzgauer
1983, 710-1.6 4X4 Pinzgauer
1997, 718 6X6 Pinzgauer (in pieces)
1971, 700 Haflinger
1974, 703 LWB Haflinger
2001, Range Rover
http://www.ozpinz.com