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Re: Brake fluid question

To: s1500@comcast.net, spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Brake fluid question
From: Cwn74@aol.com
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 14:41:53 EDT
In a message dated 4/4/2006 2:06:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight  Time, 
s1500@comcast.net writes:

I bought  a nice brake MC from Triumphs Only several years back. The guy on 
the phone  told me to ONLY use Castrol GT LMA fluid. He said it is vegetable 
based, and  any other type(mineral based?) would rot the seals.

The downside to  this now is that no store around here carries Castrol's 
brake fluid. They sell  their oils though. 

Question: Is there a substitute for Castrol GT LMA  I could pick up at 
Autozone or wherever? I'd like to take that route instead  of trying to special 
order a case of it. It's high time I do a good rebleed on  both the clutch & 
brake. If all else fails, should I just wing it with DOT  3?


I use Valvoline Synpower brake fluid  in all my cars.  Available in quart 
bottles at auto parts stores for around  $8
Exceeds dot 3 and 4.  Great for ABS  systems...
 
Clark

74 Spitfire, 71 Stag
"Reality... it's  not what you think"
Clark W. Nicholls
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