Jodel 1050

[slodge1]

I have a jodel 1050 and the recommrnded brake fluid is Lockheed no 5 which is no longer available. Can anybody tell me a suitable alternative? Many thanks.

[Roger Camp]

Simon

Lockheed no longer manufacture brake fluids. The manufacture of the braking systems was passed to AP Racing which was furhter passed on to Brembo. AP racing is still in business so contact them here.
Jon Simpson is the tech chappie to speak to,.
AP Racing
Wheler Road
Seven Stars Industrial Estate
Coventry

CV34LB

Tel: +44 (0) 24 7663 9595
Fax: +44 (0) 24 7663 9559

[G.Dawes]

Who recommended that? I found the brakes on mine seized solid when I collected the wreckage after it went through a fence with brake failure. It had been filled with brake fluid and water in that had rusted the cylinders solid. I use hydraulic oil as most do.
Graham

[Trevor Harvey]

As a point of interest I replaced the brakes on my Emeraude & having had Citroens for some time, placed a slave cylinder "O" ring in a pan of LHM fluid for a fortnight to check. No swelling, no problems I thought. LHM fluid does not wreck paintwork so seems quite benign.
Filled the system. Within the time it took to make a cup of coffee it had wrecked all the master cylinder seals.
Big mistake.