Flushing w/ alcohol sounds like a good idea -IF- you're changing fluid
types. As for silicone (DOT 5) vs regular (DOT 3/4/5.1), the debate rages
on. I highly recommend taking a little time doing some research and making
your own decision.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary and Cindy
Ault
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 2:46 PM
To: Marty Escarcega; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Mastery Cylinder Rebuild Kits
The brake rebuild parts are usually available on eBay. If not, check the
list of "Vendors" on 311s.org. Some will have the kits, others may not, but
a little research on-line will answer the question. But, if the M/C isn't
leaking and the brakes stop evenly, I'd leave it alone.
I'd put silicone fluid in the system, though. Here's what I did many, many
years ago:
1. Drained the existing fluid, pumping the pedal with one bleeder at a time
open..
2. Filled system with denatured alcohol (to get the petroleum-based fluid
remaining).
3. Drained the alcohol, again, pumping each line separately.
3. Flushed the system with about three volumes of fresh silicone fluid, one
line at a time..
Flush and bleed the brake M/C before starting on the system.
The key point is to get the alcohol out of the system, because it will
vaporize when heated, and that's a bad thing. Never had a problem with the
brakes or the clutch.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marty Escarcega" <escarcega@cox.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 1:20 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Mastery Cylinder Rebuild Kits
> What does everyone do when they need a master cylinder or need a rebuild
> kit for one? Mine is working, I think I have located everything to rebuild
> the calipers and the rear wheel cylinders (the did not appear pitted), I
> have hoses coming for the brake and the clutch, just need to source a
> master cylinder rebuild kit for the 67 SPL311 1600.
>
> Arizona Brake and Clutch is local and I believe they can reline the rear
> shoes for me.
>
> Thanks
> Marty & Kelsey
> Mesa, AZ
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