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Re: Rebuilding Hydraulics

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Subject: Re: Rebuilding Hydraulics
From: "Christopher G. Moog" <cgmoog@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 19:12:24 -0400
Phil Bates wrote

>I have a quick question.  I am rebuilding the clutch/brake master on my MGA 
>(1500 parts).  Taking apart the m.c. (something I haven't done before) it 
>occurs to me that I should put hydraulic fluid on all my new rubber parts 
>before re-assembly.  Can anyone tell me if that is correct, I know on engine 
>gaskets grease or oil (depending on application) is commonly used.

>Phil Bates
>58 MGA
>67 MGB
>75 Jaguar XJ12C
>66 Land Rover
>52 MG TD replicar (VW)
>86 Peugeot 505 Turbo Gle
>86 Honda Accord LX-i


Use only brake fluid.  Oil based products (oils and greases) will cause
the seals to swell causing leaks and sticking several months after the
rebuild.

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