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Subject:Re: Brake Fluid
From:John Rodgers
Date:Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:35:46 -0500

I've been using NAPA DOT 4 for years. Seems to work ok. Never had any
trouble. Just bought a new bottle a few days ago when I bled the brake lines
after changing out the brake master cyinder on my 88 GL.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

"G. Matthew Bulley" wrote:

> Now that it can move under its own power, I have the Vanagon over at the
> shop to replace the brake lines. I checked around town, and no one had
> Castrol GT/LMA brake fluid, which I've used for years in VW's. No NAPA,
> Advance Auto, what gives????
>
> Do you folks use/trust anything other than Castrol Brake DOT 4 fluid? If
> so, what brand, and how long have you been using it?
>
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