[DML] Re: Castrol GT LMA Brake Fluid DOT 4 Where to buy

["Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It seems to be a regional issue - my local non-name auto parts store 
carries it, as well as Pep Boys. A whole quart is $5-7 depending on 
the store. 

Castrol LMA is generally accepted as most-compatible with the natural 
rubber used in the Girling Delorean parts. I've seen everything 
including the $1 K-mart stuff used, it will all work initially, the 
theory is that the cheaper stuff will deteriorate the rubber in the 
hydraulic parts faster. I can't claim to prove it since I have not 
seen first-hand tests. 

The other experience I have is with DOT-5 Silicone - the only 
advantage to it is that it does not remove the epoxy when the it 
leaks. Disadvantages are that it is slightly more compressible than 
the regular stuff (avoid using it in the clutch!) and that moisture 
will collect in blobs rather than being absorbed into the fluid 
itself so the danger of corrosion is still there, and maybe worse. 
It's generally not recommended but people use it and it sort of 
works. And its really a pain in the neck to clean up. Think really 
thick tire dressing. 

I don't know why you couldn't use ATE brand DOT4 - that is OEM on BMW 
and they use many similar Girling hydraulic parts. About twice the 
price of the Castrol, available from German aftermarket places such 
as Bavarian Auto Parts or BMP Design. Neat thing is that it comes in 
several colors so you can tell when you are through bleeding it. 

Dave S

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Charles Major" <charlesmajor@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
> 
> I cant find Castrol GT LMA Brake Fluid DOT 4
> Any other fluids work.








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