Thanks to all who helped with my brakes problem. I'm still confused about DOT
4 vs Silicone DOT 5, though. I heard from some folks who said I needed to
disassemble the braking system, and refill with DOT 5 (doesn't absorb
moisture). Some people said I should forget silicone and just flush the system
each spring. Trouble is, I bought EIS brand brake fluid (DOT 5) and right
there on the label it says, "...is compatible with DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluid).
Yet, in the next sentence it said to drain the entire system and refill. So, I
used my little MightyVac bleeder gizmo and bled all 4 brakes until the purple
silicone fluid ran into the reservoir. My concern is that the rubber
components are slowly/quickly being eaten away.
Also, I have an Alpine S V and I just put new P165/80 radials on the rims.
They are skinny little things, but the handling vs the old Sears belted tires
is already amazing. What's the widest I could have gone and not shred the
tires with the fender wells?
One last question. What's NOS mean? I read it in lots of ads, etc. And what
are LAT wheels. Sorry for being such an idiot, but I'm new at this Brit car
thing and am trapped in the Midwest (Illinois).
Thanks,
Paul "Don't bother to agree with me; I've already changed my mind." Stalter
Stalterian(at)aol.com
http://www.oasisofjoy.com
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