Bled the clutch and brake systems to freshen the fluid prior to winter
storage. Existing fluid in the clutch master reservoir was a
non-translucent, grey metal color. Whereas the brake master fluid was brake
fluid color. The clutch master is a Girling unit from Sunbeam Spec,
installed 2-3 yrs ago. Used Castrol GT LMA DOT-4 brake fluid in both clutch
and brake, as specified in the owner/shop manuals. Something I don't know
about compatibility here? Siphoned the old fluid out. When the reservoir
was half empty, I could see an accumulation of grey solids resting on the
bottom of the reservoir. Siphoned/wiped this material out, then bled plenty
of new fluid through. Hope this hasn't shortened the life of the
master/slave. Anyone have this experience?
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