[kjewer1]

I just heard a good test for the reverse brake, recomended by John Sheperd to a local club member. If you hold the clutch in for a good 10 seconds, then try to put it in reverse:

-If it works fine, it's probably a bad reverse brake.

-If it still grinds, it's most likely a clutch disengagement issue.

Try that, hope it helps.

Also, for the archives, John's latest recomendation for manual tranny fluid for DSMs is 1 quart of Redline Shockproof Heavy, and the rest Penzoil Synchromesh. For EVOs, straight Penzoil.