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Fw: Brake Fluid

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Subject: Fw: Brake Fluid
From: "Lon Walters" <lon@sedona.net>
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 19:35:10 -0700
> Bet you're gonna get a slug of answers on this.  I got so confused at all
> the "yeps" and "neys" on a previous "fluid" thread, I just went out and
> ordered more Castrol.
>
> Really not sure if there is a definitive answer, or if anyone has REALLY
> tested the system with synthetic vs. Castrol.
>
> Am sure the "rubber" technology has advanced far enough to use anything,
but
> did not want to press my luck...heaven knows I have enough to worry about
> just making it around the track, let alone stopping.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----     > Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 16:48:47 -0600
> > From: "Race Case Video" <racecase@oneimage.com>
> > Subject: Synthetic brake fluid
> >
> > In my street Elan, I've always used Castrol brake fluid because
> > petroleum-based fluids were said to eat away the rubber seals.
> >
> > I went to 3 auto parts stores and none carry Castrol anymore.  They now
> have
> > various brands of synthetic brake fluids.  Will those be okay or damage
my
> > seals?
> >
> > Your advise is appreciated.
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > End of vintage-race-digest V1 #1243
> > ***********************************

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