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1. [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "Jason Sukey" <jsukey@eng.utoledo.edu>; Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 13:15:46 -0400; Does anyone out there know weather or not the seals used in brake component rebuilds on our cars these days are safe for modern brake fluids? Seems to me, it would make sense for the manufacturers of; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00015.html (8,361 bytes)
2. [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "Jason Sukey" <jsukey@eng.utoledo.edu>; Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 13:43:21 -0400; Does anyone out there know weather or not the seals used in brake component rebuilds on our cars these days are safe for modern brake fluids? Seems to me, it would make sense for the manufacturers of; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00016.html (8,423 bytes)
3. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 17:05:16 -0500; I use Castrol LMA in everything, street cars, frequently rebuilt race parts, etc with no problems whatsoever. uncle jack; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00017.html (9,143 bytes)
4. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "TR4Tony" <tr4.tony@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 23:32:58 +0100; Hi Jason I use Castrol SRF in a variety of new / old stock and new / new tech brake bits and I havent had any problems on either my TR4 or TR4a. problems come when you start mixing fluids in systems; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00018.html (9,516 bytes)
5. RE: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 15:50:21 -0700; It's been a long time since I've heard reports of any incompatibility. Castrol and DOT 5 should be safe regardless, but lots of folks now use other brands. Randall; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00019.html (8,123 bytes)
6. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: <triumph_marx@freenet.de>; Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 00:57:50 +0200; We do not recommend using DOT 5 fluid in any racing applications. DOT 5 fluid is not hygroscopic, so as moisture enters the system, it is not absorbed by the fluid, and results in beads of moisture m; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00020.html (8,483 bytes)
7. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: Hugh Barber <tr6nut@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 21:10:11 -0400; Everyone seems to be addressing the Castrol LMA vs. DOT5 Silicone fluid question, but there are other fluids out there as well. Has anyone on the list used the DOT 5.1 hi-temp fluids or the Valvoline; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00021.html (8,086 bytes)
8. RE: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: Bill Babcock <BillB@bnj.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 18:51:27 -0700; Don't use DOT5 for serious braking. It's just low maintenance and won't harm paint. that's the only good thing about it. It's actually dangerous in racing applications, and the manufacturers don't re; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00022.html (8,516 bytes)
9. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mjb@autox.team.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 20:24:29 -0600; Back in '97 when Pugs and I actually got the Killer Spit up and running, we used synthetic brake fluid. Worked fine for autocross runs. A few years later when Killer started pulling road race duty, I; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00023.html (8,450 bytes)
10. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: <triumph_marx@freenet.de>; Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 06:11:12 +0200; DOT 3, 4, 5.1 are basicly the same. They are mixable. I use DOT 4 or DOT 5.1.; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00024.html (8,774 bytes)
11. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "Bob Davis" <rdavis4@cfl.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 06:56:29 -0400; I use Motul600 in the GT6 with no performance or compatibility problems Bob -- Original Message -- From: "Hugh Barber" <tr6nut@sbcglobal.net> To: <triumph_marx@freenet.de> Cc: <fot@autox.team.net> Se; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00025.html (8,332 bytes)
12. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: Bill Babcock <BillB@bnj.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 20:35:10 -0700; Probably a little wallet problem though, it's not cheap. I do find that running the best brake fluid available is a reasonable economy, but it sure is painful to flush it frequently, which you need t; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00026.html (11,183 bytes)
13. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: JReed@wilson.com; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 09:07:33 -0700; Does anyone know why my local parts stores no longer carry LMA? Chicago area. John Reed Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Staff Photographer 773-490-8908 Effective immediately, please note my new email addre; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00028.html (10,191 bytes)
14. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: herald948@aol.com; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 14:20:34 -0400; --Original Message-- From: JReed@wilson.com To: Jack W. Drews <vinttr4@geneseo.net> Cc: fot@autox.team.net; Jason Sukey <jsukey@eng.utoledo.edu>; owner-fot@autox.team.net Sent: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 09:07:; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00030.html (10,173 bytes)
15. RE: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "Guy Morter" <guy@shadyladylighting.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:08:22 -0500; What the heck is LMA? Guy Morter V.P. Shady Lady Lighting 1350 14th Ave Grafton, WI 53024 (262) 377 6848 --Original Message-- From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behal; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00031.html (10,854 bytes)
16. RE: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "barry rosenberg" <britcars@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 17:58:17 -0400; LMA = low moisture absorption or low moisture activity; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00033.html (9,351 bytes)
17. RE: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 18:38:20 -0500; Castrol LMA. Has a very high boiling point, doesn't cost a fortune (if you can find it). - Tony; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00034.html (9,788 bytes)
18. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@bright.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:49:28 -0400; We stock it in pint cans. Quart cans are a waste since it will draw some moisture before you ever use up the uart. $3/pt. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx@bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00036.html (10,478 bytes)
19. RE: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: "Henry Frye" <henry@henryfrye.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 09:32:56 -0400; The guy who runs my local auto parts store only carries LMA in pints. When I asked why no quarts he said the same thing as Ted. So whenever I need to flush an entire system I open a quart I get at Pe; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00037.html (10,457 bytes)
20. Re: [FOT] Modern brake fluid/rebuilt Triumph components (score: 1): Author: Hugh Barber <tr6nut@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:13:34 -0400; Back in the "bad old days", putting DOT 3 in your TR was a sure fire way to screw up the brake/clutch system seals.....; /html/fot/2006-06/msg00052.html (9,475 bytes)

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