> I closed my message to him with "Like the DOT4 vs DOT5 brake fluid
> debate -- this one will probably remain a matter of opinion rather
> than clear conclusion".
Funny you should mention that. I just took delivery of some Lucas
hydraulic parts. And like a good little girl, read the instruction
sheets even though I've rebuilt cylinders dozens of times over the
years. I found this time to be interesting.
And I quote from the instruction sheet:
"Use Lucas universal brake fluid - DOT4 or DOT5 in Lucas car brake
systems and DOT3 or DOT 4 in Lucas commercial brake systems"
I guess the days of UK manufacturers being required to purchase natural
rubber from the colonies are long over.
Oh, and the correct torque for the bleed screw and I assume the hose
fitting is 5 lbft
TeriAnn J. Wakeman
Marigold Ltd.
www.marigoldltd.com
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