"Grumpy au Contraire" <Grumpy@doofis.FAKEcom> wrote in message
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> Richard wrote:
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>> The slime is the result of water mixing with the fluid. This is "normal".
>> Why the industry still uses a fluid that attracts water is beyond me.
>> NATO
>> and the airlines have switced to alternative fluids many years ago; as
>> have
>> a few car venders.
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>> Richard.
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> The biggest risk of using synthetic, (silicone), brake fluids is leakage
> into the engine via a defective master cylinder/brake booster. Silicone
> will quickly convert back to its roots, sandy like grit that will
> quickly ruin an engine.

I would think silicon would do that, not silicone.