If you believe that modern DOT 3 fluid does not harm British brake
seals, try an experiment like I did about 10 years ago. (I don't
think they've changed DOT 3 fluid in 10 years). Buy a Lockheed
clutch master cylinder rebuild kit (or any inexpensive original
Lockheed brake kit) and plunge the seals into a container of standard
American DOT 3 fluid (Wagners, Prestone, etc.) Close the jar and let
them sit for several weeks. You will find something that looks like the
Incredible Melting Man.
In fact, since my demonstration jar is somewhat old, I will repeat
this experiment now and see what happens. If all is well after a
month or so, I will return to this forum with my tail between my
legs, offering myself up for cyberspacial castigation.
Paul Kile
Paul D. Kile
kile_paul@aphub.aerojetpd.com
(916) 355-5162
GenCorp Aerojet
POB 13222
Dept 5784 Building 20019
Sacramento, California 95813-6000
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