Just stick with DOT 4. If you use a silicon fluid, all the rubber in the system will have to be changed and you can't really go back to DOT 4 again without major hassle. Just keep the DOT 4 changed regularly and you'll have no problems--even during light track use.
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Aaron Greenberg
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