Re: Bendix Treadle Vac, Myths, Fiction and Facts

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2017/3/1 16:32:27

Hey, Fred. What does the "DOT" in DOT 5 stand for?
Luv, Fish'n Jim.

in case you want to know;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid

I appreciate the effort here. It was interesting.
Actually, I like the idea of non-hygroscopic DOT 5 for these but have some concerns as noted. But to me it's a dying issue, never intended, and not conforming to today's standards.
But I don't think a forum such as this is the place to decide or publicly advocate brake fluid use based on a couple photos of problem units. If someone puts it in there's of unknown condition and has problems, they'll say "Fred told us", and A. Shyster, their lawyer, will be paying you, not me, a visit. That's what I see. I don't take that type liability.
I'm glad someone had the jump on this and has 20+ years of practice. But you need to do some periodic tear down assessments of the components, prove compatibility BEFORE use. That little piece of deteriorated rubber can be life or death in an emergency.
I've stated my observations and conclusions and stand by my professional assessment.
When I see technical errors or inaccuracies I call them as I see them. If you don't like it, well don't like it, but don't attack the source especially if you not aware.