REFLECTOR: brakes fluid

[Chris Barber]

I thought it was due to one type being needed for the automotive master cylinder (Toyota ??) and another fluid being Needed for the aviation brake cylinders. Dot 5 can be used in both.

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On Mar 9, 2011, at 5:55 PM, "Kirk Aragon" <aragon_kirk at hotmail.com<mailto:aragon_kirk at hotmail.com>> wrote:

Barry,

I believe that DOT 3 is more hygroscopic than DOT 5 and that it is possible for DOT 3 fluid to absorb enough water that it will actually freeze in the brake lines while the aircraft is at altitude. If it doesnt have time to thaw during descent, it might present the pilot with significant issues on touchdown.

Kirk

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Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:26:35 -0800
Subject: REFLECTOR: brakes fluid


Does any body know why Velocity is using DOT 5 brake fluid?

Barry

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