DOT 5/Brake servos/Unintended Deceleration

[Tomislav Marincic <TomAndKate@compuserve.com>]

        Listerati,

        An interesting note from the Dec/Jan issue 
        of British Car (please don't sue me Gary),

        Apparently, "AP Lockheed/Girling" has issued 
        a tech bulletin saying that silicone-based DOT 5 
        brake fluid should not be used with "remote 
        Lockheed brake servos" (do our Girlings count?). 
        The fluid seems to cause the air metering valve to 
        stick, causing the brakes to fail to release after 
        being applied. They are voiding warranties on any 
        servo used with DOT 5.

        Best Regards,

        Tom Marincic