Re: CAUTION ON THE USE OF SILICONE BKAKE FLUID IN ESAMATIC BRAKE SYSTEMS

Posted by Peter Packard On 2007/11/4 5:23:59

G'day Gentlemen, With regard to a possible rework of the Compensator Port Assembly, I would suggest that recommending or posting a modification to an OEM brake system, not having a history of failures, may be a big NO NO, in terms of legal liability. It is akin to giving someone legal advice when you are not legally "qualified".
I have 4 spare Treadle - vac cores and I inspected the spring on each today and each was fine. I consider that Gauss has a great idea in that any spare units should have the compensator valve assembly non-assembled to prevent imprinting on the sealing face. I shall do that on a unit which I have recently overhauled.
I am not aware if Bendix still exists today, but if it does and if it continues to market repair kits, then it is the entity holding the Public Liability Insurance for the product. I am NOT legally qualified BUT I urge caution as there may be some DEEP water out there. Best regards Peter Toet