[Healeys] Which Brake / Clutch Fluid In Australia?

[Alan Seigrist]

Graham -

Brake fluids, Dot 4 and Dot 3, are interchangeable and can be mixed between
brands.

The main thing is to look for a fluid that reduces its absorption of H20.
This is why LMA is preferred by so many Healey Owners.  So pick the one that
says it has additives to reduce H20 absorption.

That being said if you switch to a new brand of fluid, doing a full bleed on
the system would be recommended anyway - you're supposed to bleed your
system every 2 years anyhoo.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 3:30 PM, Graham and Lorraine Wilkie <
glwilkie at bigpond.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have relocated permanently back to Australia after residing in the USA
> for several years; I shipped my BJ8 back home with me.
>
> I need to replace the flex hose to the clutch slave cylinder, and wish to
> flush and bleed the brake fluid as well. My problem is that I cannot obtain
> Castrol GT LMA Brake Fluid here, which I was using in the USA. I have been
> advised that Castrol GT LMA Brake Fluid is not available in Australia.
>
> I am looking for an alternative brake / clutch fluid readily obtainable in
> Australia. I have been told by the local auto parts shop retailer that
> "Castrol Response Dot 4" and "Castrol Response Super Dot 4" are acceptable,
> as is "Penrite Brake Fluid 525 Super Dot 4".
>
> I thought it might be prudent to ask for counsel from Healey owners /
> drivers on the matter before making a decision. Any advice would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Cheers, Graham Wilkie.
> BJ8.
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