Hi,
I heard that DOT 5 brake fluid will disintegrate Teflon thread wrap and that brakeline connections should be installed dry. Is this true? Anyone experience disintegration?
Mike in Pgh
Post by fourthgear on Jun 12, 2007, 2:14pm
I haven't found any thing yet that will break down Teflon tape ,not even heat ,but I'm sure there is some thing that will . I always use TT. on all threaded fittings for fluids , even flared fitting threads . Some don't and thats OK too.
Post by sleeper on Jun 13, 2007, 5:49am
pghmike-
Dot 5 is fully synthetic & non-hydroscopic, & as such won't even harm
finished paint..
I have never had a problem w/teflon & Dot 5 (I use the paste though. (& I
only use Dot 5).
Dot 3 will burn paint in short order.. (but we all know that) ;D
