Doesn't DOT 3 breakdown the natural rubber composition of LBC braking
systems? I thought DOT 3 was used *only* in braking systems with (is it
neoprene?) synthetic rubber....
Dan O'Shea
68 Sprite
A little rusty,
Nothing a time warp wouldn't fix.
----- Original Message -----
From nateley <nateley at email.msn.com>
To: spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: Bugeye Brake Problem
> Hi Herb,
> I used DOT4 from the start, I'm afraid of silicone(don't ask why-I'm
trying
> to bury her memory). I'm pretty sure my grinding wheel will fix my
problem.
> Dave Camp
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
> To: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
> Cc: Mike & Kerry Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; nateley
> <nateley@email.msn.com>; spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 11:51 AM
> Subject: Re: Bugeye Brake Problem
>
>
> > Dave,
> >
> > I had the same symptoms you've described after a similar rebuild. The
> > problem...and here goes guys...was silicone brake fluid. Went back to
DOT
> 4 and
> > the problem went away. True story!
> >
> > WFO Herb
> > Keep the sticky side down!
> >
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