brake fluid

[svramselaar]

hi

i see a lot of brake problems at the site
see this below

george

[kwb]

what year did the 151 get silicone brake fluid? thanks

[Bonica]

Around 82

Can pull the file if you want to confirm things.
It is all I have ever used in the Five A2s that I have had.
All without any problems with leaking or rubber deterioration.
The one brake failure I had after 11 years showed no rust or corrosion in the liquid.
I keep my pressure bleeder full of silicone fluid for repair.
For all thats worth!

Fil Bonica

[Mark]

In my 151, I use dot 3, figured too hard to remove it completely.In the A5, I use the dot 5.