Aircraft Brake Fluid

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blueldr
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Re: Aircraft Brake Fluid

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Based on the amount of 5606 in the C-170 brake system, I wouldn't be too worried about the danger of fire.
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Re: Aircraft Brake Fluid

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Kellym wrote:If you want to enhance the safety of your brake system, drain the 5606 from the system, as a fire prone anachronism, and get yourself some much more fire resistant fluid. You can purchase by the quart and/or a gallon at Skygeek.



http://www.skygeek.com/royco-782-synthe ... fluid.html

Aeroshell 31 is another brand, but harder to find by the quart.
Kelly, what would be the "basis of approval" to use this in a C-170 you might suggest for using that product, since it does not claim to meet the specifications of Mil-5606?
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Re: Aircraft Brake Fluid

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Anachronism? Kelly, with all due respect, this is the 170 Association forum. :lol:
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