Re: IML: cold weather/leaking brakes-67

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Using DOT 5 brake fluid instead of the others will also prevent this 
trouble. DOT 5 doesn't mix with other fluids so the entire system must 
be flushed first.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Sent: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: IML: cold weather/leaking brakes-67

As I understand it, if a car sits a long time the brake fluid develops 
moisture that gravitates down to the calipers and rusts the bores 
causing them to start leaking. When rebuilding some places like 
Calipers Online insert stainless steel sleeves into the bore to 
alleviate this.
Am I right fellow Imperialists?

Chris Strohmeyer
67 Imperial Convertible

----- Original Message ----- From: "DR CHALLENGER" 
<drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 6:30 PM
Subject: RE: IML: cold weather/leaking brakes-67

> the cold weather should NOT do that, I live in upstate NY where 3 
months > are like your description and brakes dont leak.
> > From: "Rob Bennett" <robbennett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > \>My 67 Crown Coupe was ressurected from a barn about 3 years ago. At 
this >>time I had all the brakes thoroughly rebuilt, including the 
front disc >>brakes.As a result of this, I have always been impressed 
at how well the >>brakes perform for a car this size.
> > The other day I noticed that both front brakes were leaking fluid.The 
car >>is stored outside in a carport and had not been driven for about 
6 >>weeks.The weather here in Salt Lake has been stagnant, with lows in 
the >>single digits or low teens for about a month straight.Highs have 
generally >>been high twenties.
> > Anyhow, I fired her up and took her for a gentle drive around the 
>>neighborhood.Since then, no evidence of leaky brakes, everything 
seems >>fine.
> > Has anybody ever noticed any relationship between sustained cold 
weather >>and leaky seals?
> > Rob
>
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