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Originally Posted by EastBayZ if i was changing to the silicone fluid, what would be the process to bleed the lines? what benefit would this fluid give me any way?

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Old 11-16-2012, 06:32 AM   #19 (permalink)
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if i was changing to the silicone fluid, what would be the process to bleed the lines? what benefit would this fluid give me any way?

Our cars are not designed for silicon brake fluid, that would likely be a very bad idea. It is more compressible, doesn't absorb moisture, doesn't seal as well and doesn't have the correct viscosity to work with the ABS system.

Use high temp DOT 4 or DOT 5.1, but never DOT 5.
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