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Re: Brake Fluid

To: "Spitfires@autox.team.net" <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Brake Fluid
From: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 12:43:32 -0600
Thanks for everyones input, now I know what kind of fluif to use.

THnx
Pat
63 Spitfire
74 Spitfire
68 Chevy C10
 http://www.dol.net/~starborn/artvango.html


Patrick Baize wrote:

> Hi all
>     Question on Brake Fluid. I am rebuilding the brake and clutch system
> on my 74. In the 1978 Haynes Spitfire Workshop manual it's written ,
> Quote:
>
> "top the reservoir with Castrol Girling Amber Brake Fluid, or a fluid
> which conforms to specification SAE 70 R3. It is vital that no other
> type of brake fluid is used. Use of a non-standardfluid will result in
> brake failure caused by the perishing of the special seals in the master
> and brake cylinders."
>
> Since I've been out of touch for years up until recently, I'm a little
> concerned and lacking knowledge on this subject.
>
> THnx
> Pat
> 63 Spitfire ( on hold)
> 74 Spitfire ( getting brakes fixed)
> 68 Chevy C10 (almost there)
>  http://www.dol.net/~starborn/artvango.html


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