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Re: Front Brake question

To: "Laury, Victor" <LauryV@MTA.NET>, <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>,
Subject: Re: Front Brake question
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 20:41:40 -0400
The other problem is rust in the brake lines which flakes off and provides a
wonderful grit :(

After 30+ years I think the lines need to be replaced - all the lines.

If there is rust there you will ruin your new calipers also.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Laury, Victor" <LauryV@MTA.NET>
To: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 12:37 PM
Subject: RE: Front Brake question


> >Robert Long Wrote I recently replaced the front brake pads on my 67.5
1600.
> Now, there's brake fluid coming out of the outside piston.  Is the little
> rubber cover, just a dust cover? Did I mess something up when I compressed
> the piston, to get the pads on?
>
> Robert,
>
> Now, with the new pads, your piston is further back and into an area of
the
> sleeve that is pitted. Only repair is a new caliper or have yours
> re-sleeved. price is about the same no matter which one you choose.
>
> This is the reason Tom Walter preaches regular, scheduled hydraulic fluid
> changes.
>
> Victor
> 70 SRL 31113136
> 72 HLS30 48255
> 65 L-320 Pickup
> Los Angeles
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