[Healeys] Brake Fluid Advise

[Bob Spidell]

I've used 'Cartel' brand from Moss for many years.  No problems.

I would expect all DoT5 fluids to be compatible (just like DoT3, DoT4, DoT5.1).


bs


Mark LaPierre wrote:
> I come to the almighty list for a few or many personal opinions.
> 
> As I was selecting a Silicone Brake Fluid a year ago I was in the hunt for a
> product
> made by a company that I felt would have a long lasting product line.  So
> since I
> was at my local Napa dealer I picked up a quart of Raybestos sbf cause I had
> heard
> of this company pertaining to the brake field forever.   Since I was in need
> of another
> quart this week because I used most of the fluid to bleed the new brake system
> I returned to Napa only to find Napa sbf made by  Mac's.   Mac's brake fluid?
> Why in the hell would anyone
> put Mac's brake fluid in their car when there are many other reputable brands
> available. So I
> got on line and asked Raybestos where I can purchase their sbf since I have
> that in
> my car already.   Their reply was,  "Raybestos no longer produces brake fluid,
> thanks for using Raybestos".   No suggestions, no direction, just a cold,   we
> don't make it no mo.
> 
> So ,  I know some of you don't like silly brake fluid anyway so you can work
> on your
> Friday funnies for the week.  But the ones that do,   any suggestions to a
> brand that
> you feel is quality and appears to plan on being around for awhile would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Also,   is a total "flush and refill" necessary or are most compatible?
> Wonder if anyone
> really knows for sure?
> 
> Thanks in advance,   Mark
> 
> No more Napa for awhile.
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> 


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