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- Fri Jul 25, 2003 8:50 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Master Cylinder Mod For Disc Brakes Conversion
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10151
Brakes
Must pay more attention to the manual! :oops: The only reason I've seen is that brake fluid attracts moisture from the atmosphere, (hygroscopic - is that the right word?). Over time an accumulation at the wheel cylinders will, to use Willie's word "vapourise," because of the heat generated...
- Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:36 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Master Cylinder Mod For Disc Brakes Conversion
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10151
Brakes
Ah well they've done quite well then. What about the rears? :-? Other than dismantling components i.e. wheel cylinders for inspection, which I suppose shouldn't really be recommended when everything is working, there's no way of predicting a problem until something doesn't quite work properly. Can't...
- Wed Jul 23, 2003 8:17 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Master Cylinder Mod For Disc Brakes Conversion
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10151
Brakes
If all the cylinders/rubbers were renewed at the same time in the past I suppose it's quite possible that they'd all fail at the same time. Assuming deterioration at a similar rate. What brake fluid do you use Willie? I've heard varying reports about silicone fluid attacking the system but used it w...
- Mon Jul 21, 2003 11:16 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Petrol Pump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1214
Fuel Pump
Some years ago I purchased and fitted, to my saloon, an electronic conversion from Burlen which replaced the contacts. It's worked perfectly. I don't think they supply this now only a complete pump, you have to specify negative or positive earth I think. As it's the same pump as originals (Skinner U...