Don't use DOT5 for serious braking. It's just low maintenance and won't
harm paint. that's the only good thing about it. It's actually dangerous in
racing applications, and the manufacturers don't recommend it.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@autox.team.net
To: fot@autox.team.net
Sent: 6/3/2006 3:50 PM
Subject: RE: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components
> Does anyone out there know weather or not the seals used in brake
component
> rebuilds on our cars these days are safe for modern brake fluids?
It's been a long time since I've heard reports of any incompatibility.
Castrol
and DOT 5 should be safe regardless, but lots of folks now use other
brands.
Randall
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