Re: Silicon brake fluid

Posted by HH56 On 2018/2/12 20:39:40

I think Ross would be the ultimate authority but would go with the second recommendation over the needing a complete rebuild bit & don't put much credence in recommendations by that particular company in light of all the problems another poster on the forum had with his rebuilt unit.

I used silicone fluid and then replaced with regular with no issues. I did two complete flushes and then the final fill. Some say a flush with denatured alcohol before doing a flush with regular fluid is a good idea and others say just a thorough and complete flush with the regular fluid is all that is needed. Important part is to get ALL of the silicone fluid out.

I am curious exactly where the leak was coming from. There is nothing down there to leak except the distribution fitting assy and a couple of O ring type seals. I would think seals could be replaced for a few $$ even if you had to buy a new rebuild kit to get them. As I recall there was a post and question some time back about the type of seals sent with rebuild kits so possibly that is where the problem lies.. I believe the poster with the problem with the one shipped in his kit was able to buy a butyl brake fluid compatible seal locally.