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Re: Question about DOT 5 silicon (archive)
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Posted by Mike K, on July 22, 2001 at 19:40:08:

In Reply to: Question about DOT 5 silicon posted by Adel Boksmati on July 22, 2001 at 17:33:09:

Hi Jeff ,

Thank you for the input, i changed my brake fluid about 6 months ago and I didn't know that it's best to replace it yearly.

What needs to be changed for a switch to DOT 5 Silicon ??? If i am replacing the bomb and the master cylinder is it enough for the cnversion or i have to get new hoses/lines etc....? Any changes in performance with the Dot 5 ? and what is the changing interval for the dot 5 ?

Thanks in advance.
best regards always

adel boksmati
1986 735i A
1986 728i A

Everything I have read is that DOT5 fluid is completely incompatible with any previous fluids. To switch over everything should be replaced including steel lines! At least that is what I have heard (: Good luck and let me know if you do it.


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