[Healeys] Which Brake / Clutch Fluid In Australia?

[Oudesluys]

Graham,
As Castrol GT LMA is not a silicon based fluid (DOT 3-4) you can use any 
high quality DOT 4 brake fluid.
Flush the brake and clutch circuits using an Easy Bleed or similar if 
the master cilinders are not recently renewed or overhauled.
The usual pumping method may damage the seals when they are pushed over 
the ring of crud that forms over a period in the master cilinders.
Kees Oudesluijs


Graham and Lorraine Wilkie schreef:
> Hello,
>
> I have relocated permanently back to Australia after residing in the 
> USA for several years; I shipped my BJ8 back home with me.
>
> I need to replace the flex hose to the clutch slave cylinder, and wish 
> to flush and bleed the brake fluid as well. My problem is that I 
> cannot obtain Castrol GT LMA Brake Fluid here, which I was using in 
> the USA. I have been advised that Castrol GT LMA Brake Fluid is not 
> available in Australia.
>
> I am looking for an alternative brake / clutch fluid readily 
> obtainable in Australia. I have been told by the local auto parts shop 
> retailer that "Castrol Response Dot 4" and "Castrol Response Super Dot 
> 4" are acceptable, as is "Penrite Brake Fluid 525 Super Dot 4".
>
> I thought it might be prudent to ask for counsel from Healey owners / 
> drivers on the matter before making a decision. Any advice would be 
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers, Graham Wilkie.
> BJ8.
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