Re: brake help

Posted by Mr.Pushbutton  On 2012/12/6 14:59:37

One thing you want to remember when using new Master and wheel cylinders; the parts come from the maufacturer coated in a cosmoline-like substance. I like to disassemble everything, clean the metal parts with lacquer thinner and the rubber parts with denatured alcohol. Then coat all of the moving parts with the fluid you are going to run the system on--if you are running DOT 3, use DOT 3, if Silicone, use silicone.
It is vital to inspect the hard and soft lines for integrity, be on the lookout for rust on the hard lines. Anymore I just replace all of them, in stainless steel when I can, and always get new flex lines. The extra money in parts and time in labor is miniscule compared to running an unsafe car. Each of us are ambassadors for our hobby, and need to be running the safest cars possible on today's roads.