Denny B wrote:
> "jjjsan" > wrote in message
> lkaboutautos.com...
>
>>They can get pitted by rust deposits and can leak when seals get to
>
> that
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>>spot. Honing cyclinder can clean up surface pits. Seals can leak
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> after
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>>old age.
>>Most just replace the entire cyclinder assy.
>>Best to flush out and bleed old brake fluid once in awhile to keep
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> the
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>>moisture out of fluid.
>
>
> I am tempted to replace the cylinders and really want to.
> The only problem is I am not sure if I can undo the 2 bolts that
> hold the cylinder to the backing plate, and also undo
> the hydraulic line nut that attaches to the cylinder.
> If I knew these were not rusted on, I would change the
> cylinders in a flash. Bleeding the system is no problem.
>
> Denny B
>

Try the hydraulic line; if that comes free there's no problem replacing
them (the bolts can be broken off and replaced.)

Alternately, you could rebuild in situ (hone and install new seals.)
However then you still will always be wondering if the hard line is OK.

nate


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