> Is the bore smooth with no pitting? Did you hone the master? Datsun masters
> and wheel cylinders do not like to be honed as they were anodized to seal
> and harden the aluminum and honing them removes the anodizing. I tried a
> rebuild kit for my master many years ago and could never get a firm pedal no
> matter what I did so I bought a new one and never had another problem.
>
> Some of you have disagreed with me about the anodizing but I spoke with
> several mechanics and a friend who works for Standard Automotive Parts and
> he said all their aluminum brake and clutch parts are anodized to harden the
> bores.
Rather they're anodized or not, the bores tend to pit, particularly since
few of us flush the systems regularly, like we should. I've never
successfully honed any of the hydraulic cylinders and finally just started
replacing the old parts. Now that the new pieces are getting a bit pricey,
maybe I'll pay more attention to preventative maintenance, but I doubt it.
<G>
FWIW, Ron
The ACL Group
Arlington, Texas
(817) 572-0873
ronday@home.com
ronnie_day@acd.org
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