There was a program on PBS not so long ago called the "The cars of Cuba".
Importing anything has been a problem there since the revolution so they do
their best to keep what they have running. Seems like they do a damn good
job at it and there are a number of fine looking '50's cars. One of the
things they can't get is brake fluid, so they make do with a mixture of
mostly dish washing soap. If I remember correctly, they add a little oil.
And these cars are used daily as taxi cabs. Puts a different perspective on
Dot 4 vs. Dot 5. Maybe just thow in some Dot.Joy and be done with it :-)
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Knut Skoglund" <knut@skoglund.com>
To: "Triumph Cars Uk" <triumph_cars@egroups.com>; "triumph spitfire UK"
<triumph_spitfire@yahoogroups.com>; "Spitfire Enthusiast"
<spitfire-enthusiast@yahoogroups.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 6:27 AM
Subject: Dot 5 vs. Dot 4 or 5.1
> So... After a complete rebuild of my Spitfire the time has come to put in
> some new break fluid.... But what to use? Have been following the previous
> discussions on several lists but are still very confused about what to
use?
> Dot 5 for no-paint-attack and no-water-absorbtion (expensive and hard to
> bleed?). Dot 4 or 5.1 for better breaking??? (inexpensive and readilly
> available). What should I use? Any recommendations?
> Knut, Oslo, Norway
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