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Re: [MarcosManiacs] HELP

2007-05-27 by patemery@sympatico.ca

Check the colour of the fluid. If it is black, it means that the rubber seals in the system are deteriorating due to a reaction with the existing brake fluid. Flush the entire system with DOT 3 brake fluid that is compatible with natural rubber.

Most non-british�cars use seals made of synthetic rubber and�require ordinary brake fluid.

I use CASTROL LMA Brake Fluid (Low Moisture Absorbant) in all my british cars. My friends do the same.

LOCKHEED and GIRLING DOT 3 Brake Fluids are appropriate but are not�readily available�at the parts store. But specialized shops for british cars (MOSS; VICTORIA BRITISH; WELCH; etc) carry them.

Use the same fluid for both, brake and clutch systems.

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Pat Emery

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Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [MarcosManiacs] HELP
Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 19:42:30 EDT

Hey Guys,
���������������� I was wanting to pull the ol Marcos out this weekend when low and behold the brake pedal pushed to the floor and barley stopped me. When I opened the master cylinder the reservoir was low. Now the ?, What is the heck does "Girling" mean. In context....�� Use only Castrol Girling fluid. this is what the cap on the master cylinder says. I assume it is the British equivalent to brake fluid. Or brake company wanting me to use only their product. Anyway is Dot 4 all right then?
Thanks,
������������ Hal
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