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Re: Brake Fluids (DOT3 vs DOT...

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Brake Fluids (DOT3 vs DOT...
From: TinyHost@aol.com
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 1995 19:33:49 -0400
In a message dated 95-07-08 17:36:35 EDT, you write:

>Your included file failed to mention that DOT3 fluids will EAT the rubber
>parts of most lbcs. 

John:

I'm confused. What rubber parts are you referring to above? Can't be the
brake components (near as I can tell) because the repair manuals tell one to
lubricate the rubber seals with clean brake fluid before installation. If
you're referring to the other rubber pieces-parts (grommets, etc.) then I
would agree.

>Especially since the damage done by wrong fluids and poor techniques is
generally 
>long term.

IMHO, damage done by wrong fluids is no greater (or less) than damage done by
not maintaining the brake fluids at all. (Not to mention the clutch
hydraulics...)

        Bruce Krobusek
        Rochester   NY
       tinyhost@aol.com
          '83 R80RT
            '72 TR6


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