[Healeys] Brake Fluid

[Bob Spidell]

FWIW, Dot3/4 is not perfect.  We totally rebuilt the brake system on our BN2--all new pipes, hoses and cylinders--and 
filled with Castrol LMA Dot 4.  Due to my father's illnesses the car sat for a couple years before we got the rolling 
chassis on the road; in the meantime the brake fluid had completely gelled.

Bob



On 10/12/2013 7:00 AM, Oudesluys wrote:
> Those who have not had any trouble when replacing DOT4 with DOT5 without cleaning and replacing the rubber parts have 
> been very lucky. In many cases, but not all, it will result in complete failure. Sadly it is impossible to predict 
> problems.
>
> No need for testing DOT3/4, just replace every 2-3 years will do. DOT4 is cheap enough. Keeps everything safe and 
> moving, incl. the bleed screws.
>
> For testing one could use strips or a refractometer. There are bound to be other methods.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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