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Re: caliper rebuild + fog/driving lamps

To: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: caliper rebuild + fog/driving lamps
From: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 06:56:32 -0400 (EDT)
On Wed, 2 Sep 1998, Skye Poier wrote:

> Hullo again!  This weekend I'm going to attack the seized pistons in the
> front brakes.  Couple questions though... in the Haynes manual it says
> to use methylated spirits to clean the brakes... what the heck is that?
> Is there some common word for the same thing, or is it simply something
> I haven't seen around.  Second question, it recommends using "disc brake
> lube" when re-assembling.  Can I just use brake fluid?

***** Denatured alcohol, and yes brake fluid. If you find that the
pistons are pitted or the chrome is off then they must be replaced.
...Art

> 
> Oh, and my other question, since the fog and driving lamps question has
> come up.  Thanks to those that pointed out the details about only on
> with parking lights/high beams.  From the wiring diagrams I'm looking at,
> it looks like it wasn't an option up to 1967 but after that one could
> have one of each.  What side do you mount them on?  I'm guessing the
> driving light on the driver's side and the fog light on the passenger's side. 
> 
> Thanks,
> Skye
> 
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