Todd,
I have been using silicone from the start in 1979 and I still ruined
calipers because of rust INSIDE the brake lines.
Now you understand why I said to replace ALL the lines.
My calipers were about 6 years old also. The rears went too. I opened up the
calipers and there was rust in the pistons and ruined my seals.
Sorry, silicone only stops rust if the brake lines aren't rusted. I can
guarantee you that rust is the culprit especially since you replaced the
rubber hoses.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Barker" <barkert@centinela.k12.ca.us>
To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: Installing new brake pads
> Mike,
>
> I guess this could be the problem, but my calipers and lines are only
about
> 6 years old as are all of the other brake parts. Also, I am using silicone
> brake fluid, so I should not have this problem. If I do not get any other
> possible solutions, I will check what you mentioned.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Todd Barker
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> To: Todd Barker <barkert@centinela.k12.ca.us>;
> datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, September 03, 2001 3:25 PM
> Subject: Re: Installing new brake pads
>
>
> >Todd,
> >
> >Sounds like the caliper cylinders are rusted and will not allow the
pistons
> >to retract. It's not an uncommon problem. You'll have to get new ones or
> >have yours resleeved. I would go for resleeving as they cylinders should
> >never rust again with brass inserts.
> >
> >FWIW, I'd also replace all the brake lines at the same time - all the
brake
> >lines. You won't believe how much rust is in the lines and you'll score
the
> >cylinders from the rust particles.
> >
> >Mike
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Todd Barker" <barkert@centinela.k12.ca.us>
> >To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 6:06 PM
> >Subject: Installing new brake pads
> >
> >
> >> Has anyone ever had any problems installing new brake pads? I installed
> >some,
> >> and I cannot get them to stop rubbing. It is not the usual light
contact
> >> either, it is enough friction to almost stop the car. Any suggestions
> >would be
> >> appreciated.
> >>
> >> Todd Barker
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