In a message dated 9/23/02 5:44:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk writes:
<< The only conclusion I can come to is that this stuff isn't brake fluid at
all but has been sold as such. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else has
had a similar experience - this member surely can't be the only person who
bought this stuff at Stafford? If you've got some on the shelf be warned.
Cheers,
Bill Davies. >>
Was there any reference to this fluid being for aircraft? Many small planes
use mineral oil in the systems since high temp really isn't a problem.
Perhaps this fluid was sold as automotive brake fluid.
Is your fluid thicker and more oily than regular fluid? I'm pretty sure
aircraft is a bit thicker.
Most normal automotive brake fluid contains glycol ( yep same stuff as
Ethylene Glycol in radiator fluid), try mixing a bit of the mystery fluid
with water and see if it dissolves. Also try a bit of regular brake fluid so
you have a reference.
Harold
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