You also will need to flush the whole system (brake and clutch) with
plenty of denatured alcohol.
...Art
On Fri, 6 Feb 1998, Dan Ray wrote:
> Listers:
> Well, the weekend is nigh, and my brake parts are patiently waiting to be
> installed.
> The general consensus from all seems to be to put silicon fluid in the
> system while I'm at it. So....
> - I know not to mix fluids, are there steps to take, other than draining
> the system as much as possible? Any strong opinions for NOT going to silicon
> during a brake system rebuild? I'm putting in new wheel cylinders, but not
> planning on a new M/C, for now, that is. Is this a mistake? Will I kill the
> M/C by doing this?
> - Silicon fluid doesn't seem very commonplace, what should I look for as
> far as brands/labels? Will it be terrible if I can't find any around here
> and have to stick to regular? (I'm in the boondocks)
>
> Also, what are the opinions out there on a good grease that I can buy that
> will work for most applications? I think Skip Kelsey recommended something,
> but I can't remember what it was. I only want a tube of it, not the typical
> cardboard tub that invariably gets squashed eventually and makes a mess.
> Maybe I should spring for a cheapo grease gun, I know....:)
>
> Any other comments on materials for this brake job, in case I'm forgetting
> something? Its a simple job (the rotor replacement is scheduled for next
> weekend), I know, but I want to have everything in place when I get it into
> the bay at the Post Craft Shop, and not have to run to the store with the
> meter ticking.
>
> TIA
> Dan
> '73 B
> Ft. Knox, KY
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