Joe, et al,
My can says "Exceeds DOT 3 AND DOT 4 Requirements", but I guess that
does not mean DOT 5. At least better than all DOT 4 requirements.
What does your Castrol can say?
Steve
Joe Schuessler wrote:
>Steve,I thought the Girling fluid is DOT 3,& all the silicone is DOT 5.?Joe
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>>I believe you will find that the Girling brake fluid, recommended to the
>>Tiger/Alpine and most other British cars, is DOT 4.
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>>>>>Steve Laifman <SLaifman@SoCal.rr.com> 04/07/03 11:06AM >>>
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>>Gary,
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>>I believe you will find that the Girling brake fluid, recommended to the
>>Tiger/Alpine and most other British cars, IS DOT 5.
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>>Steve
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>>Gary Moore wrote:
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>>>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
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>>>out problem. The US government uses it in most of their vehicles..no
>>>deterioration, no changing or flushing. Regards, Gary
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