REFLECTOR: Brake Seal & Fluid Changeover

[Scott Baker]

We have never experimented with DOT-3.  The optional interconnected rudder
pedal assy with toe brakes has 4 master brake cylinders that are designed to
use red mil-spec 5056 hydraulic fluid as the brake fluid.  Kinda nice for
those with an RG - they can carry a small supply of hydraulic fluid in their
"tool kit" to service both the hydraulic pump and the brakes.  George will
clue you in to the consequences of switching to DOT3.  I really don't know
if this spec. will affect the seals and o-rings - or if it can withstand the
temperatures imposed at the (slave) brake pistons.
Scott B.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mike deeter" <iguanamagic@yahoo.com>
To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Brake Seal & Fluid Changeover


> Thanks, Scott.  I'm planning on it.  Has the factory
> any experience with this?
>
> Mike
>
>
> --- Scott Baker <sbakr@comcast.net> wrote:
> > Suggest that you talk with George Happ at MATCO
> > about this.  George (the
> > owner) is knowledgeable and open to discussing the
> > pro's and con's of
> > switching to DOT3.
> > Scott B.
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "mike deeter" <iguanamagic@yahoo.com>
> > To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 2:10 PM
> > Subject: REFLECTOR: Brake Seal & Fluid Changeover
> >
> >
> > > Greetings:
> > >
> > > I've been researching the feasibility of changing
> > to
> > > DOT 3 brake fluid.  I have a Standard Elite RG w/
> > the
> > > regular (not XT) Matco brakes.  Our master
> > cylinders
> > > say to use DOT 3 brake fluid.  The Matco website
> > > identifies the piston seals on the brakes
> > themselves
> > > as 2-214 size Buna-N seals.  I can get the same
> > size
> > > seals in EPDM, which I understand is compatible
> > with
> > > DOT 3.  It seems that all that remains as an issue
> > is
> > > the nylaflow tubing.
> > >
> > > Questions:
> > >
> > > 1.  Is our nylaflow tubing compatible with DOT 3?
> > >
> > > 2.  Am I missing other potential issues?
> > >
> > > 3.  Has anyone done this?  What were your
> > experiences?
> > >
> > > Thanks for any input.
> > >
> > > Mike Deeter
> > > N2011P Franklin Ivo powered standard Elite RG
> > >
> > >
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