[FWDLK] brake line and fuel line clips

[Tim Bowers <stellarrestorations@xxxxxxx>]

I think that the clips for the brake and fuel lines can still be purchased
from Restoration Specialty Supply in Pennsylvania.

Tim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Whelan" <rwhelansr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Crocus cloth ?


> Vincent you can use air pressure from your compressor to pop the piston
out
> of the cylinders. It shouldn't take much but you need to use caution to
> prevent the piston from flying out of control and hitting someone or
> something. If the cylinders are typical they will have corrosion beyond
what
> can be safely removed. New ones would be best and are readily available.
On
> your line clips, my 57 has the original lines and most of the clips intact
> but I don,t know if they are the same as 58 plus the car is up for the
> winter and hard to get under. If no 58 people help let me know and I will
> try. Brake lines are 3/16" and fuel line is 5/16". Dick W.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vincent Van Humbeeck" <vincent.vanhumbeeck@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 2:47 PM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Crocus cloth ?
>
>
> > The service manual says that wheel cylinders can be cleaned of slight
> > corrosion traces through the use of a 'crocus cloth', which my knowledge
> > of
> > technical english does not include (being french speaking). Can someone
> > describe it to me ?
> >
> > Also, my front wheel cylinders look like they are seized, so I will have
> > to
> > replace them, but to make sure : the piston and spring should come right
> > out
> > when removing the rubber cap ? Or is there some other thing to do to get
> > them out ?
> >
> > BTW, I have not received a single answer to my last email concerning the
> > brake line and fuel line clips. Can someone help me on that ?
> >
> > Mucho thanks.
> >
> > Vincent Van Humbeeck
> > '58 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door hardtop
> >
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