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recapen(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:19 am Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

Folks,



I have my can of brake fluid and am ready to at least put some in the brake system.

It came in a bigger than coffee can sized container - without a spout or way to reseal after opening.  I know I won't use the entire gallon for my 6A dual brake system so I need to figure out what to do with the rest.



Will this stuff eat plastic?  I can get an empty milk jug and clean/dry it out for storage.  The alternative is a few quart mason jars - but then I'm worrid about the seals on the lids.



What have you folks done with your leftover brake fluid?



Thanks,

Ralph Capen

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bicyclop(at)pacbell.net
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:09 am Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

I left mine in the can and made only two small holes for dispensing and 

vent which I plugged with sheetmetal screws. I keep the can in a plastic 

storage box along with the modified garden sprayer that I use for brake 

bleeding.



Pax,



Ed Holyoke



Ralph E. Capen wrote:

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 Folks,



 I have my can of brake fluid and am ready to at least put some in the brake system.

 It came in a bigger than coffee can sized container - without a spout or way to reseal after opening.  I know I won't use the entire gallon for my 6A dual brake system so I need to figure out what to do with the rest.



 Will this stuff eat plastic?  I can get an empty milk jug and clean/dry it out for storage.  The alternative is a few quart mason jars - but then I'm worrid about the seals on the lids.



 What have you folks done with your leftover brake fluid?



 Thanks,

 Ralph Capen

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recapen(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:18 am Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

Simple and elegant!



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robertrv607(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

Use a medium size, OIl Can, the one you push down a lever to push the

oil out, connect the plastic tube to it, and the end to the valve

then use the lever to fill the tube to the breaks etc...

the rest of fluid leave it in the Original Container, tight the cap

that is it..



I think this is what I did..



If you have any question ,write out side the list.



good luck\\



bert  rv6a

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		   From: Ralph E. Capen <recapen(at)earthlink.net>

 Subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

 To: "rv-list" <rv-list(at)matronics.com>

 Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 8:00 AM

 

 <recapen(at)earthlink.net>

 

 Folks,

 

 I have my can of brake fluid and am ready to at least put

 some in the brake system.

 It came in a bigger than coffee can sized container -

 without a spout or way to reseal after opening.  I know I

 won't use the entire gallon for my 6A dual brake system

 so I need to figure out what to do with the rest.

 

 Will this stuff eat plastic?  I can get an empty milk jug

 and clean/dry it out for storage.  The alternative is a few

 quart mason jars - but then I'm worrid about the seals

 on the lids.

 

 What have you folks done with your leftover brake fluid?

 

 Thanks,

 Ralph Capen

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hooverra(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

I used a couple of small holes ~1/8"on one side and one on the other filled

the brakes with a pump oil can and then soldered the holes closed.



Ralph & Laura Hoover

RV7A N527LR



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Vanremog(at)aol.com
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:57 pm Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

In a message dated 9/2/2008 5:39:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  hooverra(at)verizon.net writes:

  	  Quote: 	
		  I have    my can of brake fluid and am ready to at least put some in the    brake

system.

It came in a bigger than coffee can sized container -    without a spout or way

to reseal after opening.  I know I won't use    the entire gallon for my 6A

dual brake system so I need to figure out what    to do with the rest.



Will this stuff eat  plastic? 	


 

 Keep in mind that, despite its being designated as brake fluid,  this is "aircraft" brake fluid, not "automobile" brake fluid.  It is  actually a general purpose hydraulic fluid that just happens to be used in many  light aircraft brake systems.  Beyond that it has no similarity whatsoever  to automotive brake fluids of any DOT designation.

  

 Because they are not hygroscopic, as are the DOT 3 and 4 fluids,  store your MIL-PRF and the MIL-H fluids essentially the same way you  would normal lubricating oils.   

 N1GV (RV-6A, Flying 900hrs, O-360-A1A, C/S, Silicon  Valley) 





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Vanremog(at)aol.com
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

In a message dated 9/2/2008 5:39:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  hooverra(at)verizon.net writes:

  	  Quote: 	
		  I have    my can of brake fluid and am ready to at least put some in the    brake

system.

It came in a bigger than coffee can sized container -    without a spout or way

to reseal after opening.  I know I won't use    the entire gallon for my 6A

dual brake system so I need to figure out what    to do with the rest.



Will this stuff eat  plastic? 	


 

 and it doesn't eat any container plastic that I am aware of.

  

  

  

 N1GV (RV-6A, Flying 900hrs, O-360-A1A, C/S, Silicon  Valley) 



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mr.sun

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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

I've got a big can of this Hi temp brake fluid and was wondering the same thing.  Now I know what to do.  Thanks...



While I'm waiting for my annual to roll around (which is when I was going to replace caliper o-rings and flush out the original fluid), I notice that my reservoir is low.  Can I top it off with the hi temp stuff and then flush it all out in a few months?

 

On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 5:59 PM,  <Vanremog(at)aol.com (Vanremog(at)aol.com)> wrote:

[quote]       In a message dated 9/2/2008 5:39:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  hooverra(at)verizon.net (hooverra(at)verizon.net) writes:

  	  Quote: 	
		  I have    my can of brake fluid and am ready to at least put some in the    brake

system.

It came in a bigger than coffee can sized container -    without a spout or way

to reseal after opening.  I know I won't use    the entire gallon for my 6A

dual brake system so I need to figure out what    to do with the rest.



Will this stuff eat  plastic? 	


 

 

and it doesn't eat any container plastic that I am aware of.

  

  

  

 N1GV (RV-6A, Flying 900hrs, O-360-A1A, C/S, Silicon  Valley) 





 It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here.

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Vanremog(at)aol.com
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: Storing unused MIL-PRF-83282

In a message dated 9/2/2008 9:41:42 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  mr.gsun(at)gmail.com writes:

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		  While    I'm waiting for my annual to roll around (which is when I was going to replace    caliper o-rings and flush out the original fluid), I notice that my reservoir    is low.  Can I top it off with the hi temp stuff and then flush it all    out in a few months?

	


 

 The new MIL-PRF is fully compatible with the MIL-H although a combination  of the two will result in degraded temperature performance from the  full MIL-PRF.

  

 Stock Nitrile (Buna-n) seals are also compatible with the MIL-PRF although  Viton are superior for high temp performance and should be installed in the  caliper pistons for best results when switching to the MIL-PRF.   

 N1GV (RV-6A, Flying 900hrs, O-360-A1A, C/S, Silicon  Valley) 





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