Baloney!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Singleton" <mike at sportscarslimited.net>
To: daybell7 at aol.com, mgs at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 5:33:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Hydraulics
In the case of DOT 5 brake fluids: WARNING!!! They are not compatible with
DOT 3 or 4 fluids. Mixing the 5 with either 3 or 4 in the same system can
lead to catastrophic failure!!
To be safe if the change is made, the cylinders, lines, etc should be
purged, cleaned, all seals and like components replaced before introducing
DOT 5 into your system. Or alternatively replacing all of the components
with new. DOT 5 will also void the warrantee on your Lockheed or Girling
components. (So, you can see what those folks think of the stuff)
Michael Singleton
Sportscars Ltd
10170 Croydon Way
Suite M
Sacramento, CA 95826
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(916)366-0330
mike at sportscarslimited.net
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-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of daybell7 at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:28 PM
To: mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: [Mgs] Hydraulics
MG'ers,
My cars will leak (and sometimes dump) hydraulic fluid from the brake,
clutch master cylinders, and clutch slave cylinders when sitting in the
garage regardless of the age of the component. B It seems I am always
rebuiding or replacing the units. B Many times if I pump the pedal and drive
the problem disappears.
I use DOT 3/4 brake fluid, and was wondering if a switch to DOT 5 would
minimize the leaking? B I think the real answer is to drive the cars more.
Thanks in advance.
Steve Hughes
Gainesville, FL
68 BGT
72 MGB
73 TR6
59 Morris Minor
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