[Mgs] Changing brake fluid

[Dodd, Kelvin]

Tuck:

It's a religious argument and not one that can be resolved.

After many years of answering the same question, I came up with the
following responses:

STATEMENT 1:
No one has ever had issues directly related to running the original
Lockheed/Girling/AP brake fluid.

STATEMENT 2:
There have been some compatibility/miscibility issues directly related
to running some silicone (DOT5) fluids due to varying additive packages
and or contamination.

STATEMENT 3:
Lockheed/Girling/AP brake fluid is a very effective paint stripper.

STATEMENT 4:
Silicone brake fluid will not damage paint.

STATEMENT 5:
All brake fluids regardless of type must be replaced on a regular basis
to prevent component damage from moisture entrapment.



Kelvin



> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Tuck Southworth
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:40 AM
> To: oliver; mgs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] Changing brake fluid
>
> Can someone remind me. What's the issue with using silicone
> brake fluid?
> I've used it for years in both my MGs without a single problem.
> Thanks,Tuck Southworth