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To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Brake fluid debate
From: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.ColoState.EDU>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 16:39:28 -0600 (MDT)
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Since this brake fluid discussion is on a roll I'd like to comment.

As far as I am aware, the rubber seals in the master cylinders, and wheel 
cylnders, (not sure about calipers), if *ORIGNAL* on older LBC's will 
promptly disintegrate if you don't use the correct brake fluid.

I removed a piece of rubber that resembled a black chewed up gummy bear 
from a rear wheel cylinder on my Midget when I first bought it, obviously 
caused by the ignorance of the PO or mechanic.

Take care guys, using the wrong fluid can be VERY dangerous.  
Don't take the chance thinking that everything will be ok.....usually 
it's not.

Sincerely,

Nick D. Benson
Dept. of Industrial Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins  CO

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