We have seen several instances where using American DOT 3 brake fluid in
English brake systems has caused the rubber seals to rot. If you want to
check your system, try putting one of the same type of brake seals as you
have in your master cylinder or wheel cylinders in a jar, submerged in the
brake fluid you want to use. If the seal remains unaffected after a few
weeks, then it's probably OK. However, this test has reduced seals to a
spongy mess when we have tried it!
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
----- Original Message -----
From: Enrique Claure <spaninc@ceibo.entelnet.bo>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 5:16 PM
Subject: Dot 3 or Dot 4 Brake fluid
> Hi list, the Castrol GTX Dot 4 in Bolivia is very expensive stuff. I
wonder
> if there is any major difference if I use regular Wagner Dot 3 instead. I
> will not be autocrossing or drag racing my B. Probably a spin round town
> with my kid by my side. Enrique
> SPAN Inc
> 8416 NW 66 Street
> Miami Fl33166
> (Forwarding office)
>
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