Well thanks for that and I don't mean to start an unnecessary thread especially if it's old news but I'm rebuilding my front brakes per another thread and want to understand all that's involved and I like to share if relevant. I've ordered all my parts, finally got the circlip out of the master cylinder and made the MC nice N purdy (see pic), but I emailed and PM's the guy on here with the colorful stainless brake hoses but no response. Maybe he's on vacation.
No problem. I didn't mean to imply it was unnecessary thread, just that the information is not new, in case you thought it might be.
Never hurts to revisit these issues and for some its still the first time around.
If you want to really get a discussion sparked, tell the forum you're going to use DOT 5.0 (silicone) (not 5.1). 5.0 does not hurt paint or person (I think) and can be used if your system is virgin. Sounds like yours is. Look it up on Wicki. It doesn't absorb water, but that means the water will pool somewhere and you still need to change it. Some say this condition may be worse than with the DOT3.0, etc.
Can never mix the non-sili with the sili. So its irrevocable. I've read that auto restorers prefer it.
I've used it for extended periods with no problems, WTHDIK?