Silicone Brake Fluid

[rosco]

On the dash, and near the master cylinder there are "Cautions" that read:

Caution : Add Silicone Brake Fluid only! MIL-B-46176

I have read here, others speaking on DOT 3 & DOT 5 brake fluid, but not Silicone brake fluid. Is this very common in the Deuce & other MV's with the juice brakes? Thanks

Lee in Alaska

 

[ida34]

Dot 5 is silicone brake fluid.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Dot5 is silicone brake fluid. Also know as BFS: brake fluid, silicone.

 

[Recovry4x4]

.....But avoid at all costs, DOT 5.1....it's not silicone. BFS can be had from numerous vendors for around $30 a gallon. You will find many discussions on BFS with a search. Parts store BFS will cost ya. Oh yeah, don't run into your Local NAPA and request BFS, its a military term.

 

[FMJ]

DOT 5.1?............

 

[gimpyrobb]

Re: RE: Silicone Brake Fluid

DOT 5.1?............

Its a high temp regular brake fluid.