If you are going to go with Silicon, why bother resleeving (pretty pricey
with no real benefit). The silicon will prevent rust from forming as it is
hydrophobic (water hating) versus DOT3 brake fluid which is hydrophilic
(water loving). It is the water that causes the problems. If staying DOT3,
then the resleeving has merit, but then so does annual brake bleeding which
should keep the system in good shape for years and years. IMHO, resleeving
is for those who don't plan to keep up with maintenance and it doesn't sound
as if you are one of those, so I'd save my money, buy a good bleeder wrench
and a quart of DOT3. One hour a year is not too much
Also be aware, that even using Silicon fluid, does NOT prevent rust. Might
even make it worse as you have a false sense of security. Water can still
get into the system, and may "pool" somewhere causing rust in a small
focused area, but rust nonetheless. At least with DOT3, the water is evenly
dispersed in the fluid, and with each annual flush, is washed away.
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: <Hudson29@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 4:15 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] What About Stainless Brake Cylinders
> It's time to think about doing the brakes on the '51 3600 project so
> that it can be driven further than just back and forth in the alley. Being
> basically lazy, I would like to do them once and the idea of getting the
> cylinders sleeved with stainless sounds appealing. With stainless backed
by
> silicone fluid, the hydraulic system should last indefinitely. Does
anybody
> know who offers these or perhaps know of someone that can sleeve the old
> ones? Has anybody done this or have any comments?
>
> Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com
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