Steve, To my knowledge Girling LMA falls into Dot 4 glycol base. Not
compatible with Dot 5 silicon. All of my Dot 5 is military spec. surplused
from testing lab at WPAFB. Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Laifman" <SLaifman@SoCal.rr.com>
To: "Gary Moore" <ARADO7@peoplepc.com>
Cc: "Jim Blackwood" <jblackwood5@insightbb.com>; <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: 302 Conversion
> Gary,
>
> I believe you will find that the Girling brake fluid, recommended to the
> Tiger/Alpine and most other British cars, IS DOT 5.
>
> Steve
>
> Gary Moore wrote:
>
> >I have used Dot 5 silicon brake fluid in all of my cars and bikes since
> >1978. I have experienced no failures. The front brake on my 73 Norton is
> >still as sweet as the day installed in 78. Sunbeam brake/slave since 86
with
> >out problem. The US government uses it in most of their vehicles..no
> >deterioration, no changing or flushing. Regards, Gary
> >
>
> --
>
> Steve Laifman
> Editor
> http://www.TigersUnited.com
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