Silicon Enhancement

Brian · Apr 11th, 2006, 11:35

....no not that type!

Does anyone have any opinions on the pros and cons of Silicone v DOT brakes fluid.

I have replaced and refurbished the brake system (B20 dual) and was thinking of using silicone fluid. I know the pro's - not flamable, not corrosive to bodywork and should not need replacing but I have heard there can be problems with brakes fade.

Anyone on here use it and have you expirenced problems?

Brian

mike gilbert · Apr 13th, 2006, 19:06

I've used slicone before and would do so again if I were replacing the entire braking system. It is a better product. Unfortunately if there is some of the old brake fluid still in the pipes/calipers/wheel cylinders it can react badly with the silicone stuff and gunge up the system - even though the makers deny this.
I've never driven my old cars hard enough to give an opinion on brake fade.

Martin Burch · Apr 14th, 2006, 12:21

I use my 144 every day. It had silicon fluid in when I got it and so I have used this ever since. I have done 16000 miles plus in a year and a half and never had a problem that I thought was caused by the fluid type. I have not noticed any brake fade. I don't drive it hard though. I have not had to top it up in normal use either.
Martin

Brian · Apr 14th, 2006, 20:02

Cheers Fellas

I have refurbed the BMC and had the calipers reconditioned by Big Red. There is a new wheel cylinder on the back and the lines are all new nickel copper so as I already have the silicone fluid I reckon I'll just go ahead.

Thanks again
Brian

Apr 11th, 2006, 11:35	#1
Brian Often Confused Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 18:41 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Danelaw View Photos By: Brian	Silicon Enhancement ....no not that type! Does anyone have any opinions on the pros and cons of Silicone v DOT brakes fluid. I have replaced and refurbished the brake system (B20 dual) and was thinking of using silicone fluid. I know the pro's - not flamable, not corrosive to bodywork and should not need replacing but I have heard there can be problems with brakes fade. Anyone on here use it and have you expirenced problems? Brian Last edited by Brian; Apr 13th, 2006 at 14:01.

Apr 13th, 2006, 19:06	#2
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 19:17 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	I've used slicone before and would do so again if I were replacing the entire braking system. It is a better product. Unfortunately if there is some of the old brake fluid still in the pipes/calipers/wheel cylinders it can react badly with the silicone stuff and gunge up the system - even though the makers deny this. I've never driven my old cars hard enough to give an opinion on brake fade.

Apr 14th, 2006, 12:21	#3
Martin Burch New Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2012 18:30 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Still near Leicester	I use my 144 every day. It had silicon fluid in when I got it and so I have used this ever since. I have done 16000 miles plus in a year and a half and never had a problem that I thought was caused by the fluid type. I have not noticed any brake fade. I don't drive it hard though. I have not had to top it up in normal use either. Martin

Apr 14th, 2006, 20:02	#4
Brian Often Confused Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 18:41 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Danelaw View Photos By: Brian	Cheers Fellas I have refurbed the BMC and had the calipers reconditioned by Big Red. There is a new wheel cylinder on the back and the lines are all new nickel copper so as I already have the silicone fluid I reckon I'll just go ahead. Thanks again Brian

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