Thread: dot 5.1....silicone or non
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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not entriely sure. cant find the site i used the other day... but it explained that all DOT 5 fluid is silicone baised, and gave the boiling figures as higher than DOT 5.1 but it eats seals. hence DOT 5.1 (Glycol Based) is used as it has a longer brake life and doesnt eat selas...

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