[SEL] OT. Brake fluids

[bill at antique-engines.com]

How many brake systems reach 30,000 psi?

> Wter compresses about 20% at 30,000 PSI.  Found this out
> while doing some research on a water jet cutting system.
>
> Jim
>
> Jim and Diane Kirkes
> Hemet, California U.S.A.
> jd.kirkes at verizon.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Arnie Fero" <fero_ah at city-net.com>
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> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 8:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] OT. Brake fluids
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>
> Hi Rob,
>
> Could you elaborate on this "compressible liquid" of which
> you speak?
>
> See ya,  Arnie
>
> On Mon, May 18, 2009 6:14 pm, Rob Skinner wrote:
>>
>> DOT 5.0 is silicone based, and you can not mix it with the
>> others.
>> 5.1 is several times more compressible than glycol based
>> fluids and
>> can allow a spongy feel.
>
>
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