Mike Hartwig wrote:
>
> >I have purchased new pads and shoes and springs etc. from Vic Brit as
> >part of their brake kit for $70. I also bought new rotors for the
> front
> >brakes and I have new DOT 3 brake fluid.
> >I know some people suggest DOT 4 or silicone brake fluid but I think
> I
> >will stick with what the owner's manual calls for.
>
> Erik, can't say if this is absolutely true, but what was considered
> DOT 3 back in the day, is now considered DOT4 brake fluid. I use the
> silicone fluid in my car, mainly to avert the potential of spillage
> and rust. It works fine, but does add sponge to the pedal. I figure,
> if I'm going too fast for silicone fluid, then the MGB is definately
> going too fast anyway.
>
> Don't take the owner's manual as gospel. You can put in other
> viscosity engine oils into your engine, and you can certainly upgrade
> to the DOT4 brake fluid, and some things have changed, since the
> manual was written.
>
> Jay
Other than the people using Silicone Fluid I know of no MG friends
who use DOT 3 - I would definately switch to DOT 4.
Rick
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