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Re: Paint and brake fluid

To: "Terry Thompson" <firespiter@yahoo.com>, <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Paint and brake fluid
From: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 15:38:21 -0700
Terry,

I would suggest replacing all rubber components in the hydraulic system,
though others may disagree.  That would include:

1. Rebuilding the front calipers
2. Rebuilding the master cylinder(s)
3. Rebuilding or replacing the rear wheel cylinders

The total cost for the rubber rebuild parts is less than $25 and the whole
thing can be done on a Saturday afternoon.

Take care,

Jeff McNeal (San Diego)

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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Terry Thompson
  To: spitfires@autox.team.net
  Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 2:46 PM
  Subject: Re: Paint and brake fluid


  Okay. I capitulate and I'm doubling back on my
  previous statements. If Silicone is good enough for
  Tiny Tim, it's good enough for my car.

  Now, when you say "not neccessary to rebuild all of
  the components", exactly what items need to be removed
  for thorough cleaning and what can be left on the car
  and "flushed" with the denatured alcohol? (Or does
  your definition of easy include the total dismanteling
  of the brake hydraulics).

  I've already installed the braided stainless brake
  lines.

  -Terry
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