A mechanic friend told me that the new low moisture absorption and/or synthetic brake fluids can contribute to brake line rusting. He told me that the moisture that isn't absorbed into the fluid resides between the fluid and the lines, thus causing them to rust sooner. Is what he is telling me correct? I still feel that the best way to extend brake line life, is to bleed annually or bi-annually at least. Jack R. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Larry Alofs Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 8:34 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Brake hydraulic pressure On a recent trip from Chicago to Texas, my brother and I replaced the rusted thru line leading to the rear brakes on his F*rd F-250 diesel. The first symptoms we noticed were the ABS light and lack of cruise control, Then we saw the fluid leaking; fixed it in an Aut*zone parking lot in central Illinois. Larry A.
On Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 6:02 AM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > >> my wild guess is up to 1,000 psi........and that's a very wild guess. >> why do you ask ? >> > > > Thanks. Lines nor hoses are bursting but Maine does put nasty stuff on > the roads and I was curious. A local mechanic says he has replaced more > brake lines in the past 3 years than in all the 15 years before. This > is mainly due to a change in what chemicals are put down. > > Mike > |
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