[Healeys] Castrol GT-LMA Brake Fluid

[Bob Spidell]

While we're on the subject ...

My dad and I completely rebuilt the brake system on our BN2 when we first 
acquired it.  Used Castrol GT-LMA as recommended.

The car (mostly) sat for a few years while we prepared to restore the car.  We 
assumed the brakes would be fine since we did a complete rebuild but lo and 
behold the brakes were stuck when we reassembled.  We tore everything down again 
and found (either) hard, crusty or gelatinous residue in the cylinders.

I've run DoT5 for over 20 years in my BJ8 and whenever I have to pull a cylinder 
they are spotless.


Bob



Stephen Hutchings wrote:
> Oh no, this old chestnut again!
> 
> I think that Steve's experience is more the norm, but I think some 
> people get in to trouble when they don't flush the system with alchohol 
> (hydrascopic) before filling the system the first time. This is an 
> important step.
> I too, ran silicone fluid for years with no problems. I'm currently 
> restoring my car, and found no nasty surprizes when I dismantled the 
> brakes and components.
> 
> Strephen BJ8
> _______________________________________________

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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