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To: Philip Gott <vfracing@aol.com> ePGVDSZRTTTel+SNKWmabI/zypADN70GbwzNidIXpexsllyVwuz5xE/u7/kePI7Fmh2WXW40FF7E8hpsCcnMKjtzN1vuc451pkM8cgYehXDHAWg6DsWZ93IG tF9TXT6UYZHEHrRFZ6ID0Q==
Subject: Re: [Fot] TR rear brakes
From: Allen Washatko via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:16:10 -0500
Cc: Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
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I learned to never trust a new part. Take it apart and check the quality of the 
machining. Replaced an oil pump on my TR6 and found metal shavings inside when 
I inspected it!
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> On Aug 25, 2024, at 12:01â?¯PM, Philip Gott via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> Hi Greg:
> Quality is not what it used to be. We have concluded the best approach is to 
> have an old cylinder bored and sleeved by Apple Hydraulics or White Post 
> restorations or the like.  If you donâ??t have an old one, have a new one 
> sleeved.
> Phil
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 25, 2024, at 11:36â?¯AM, Greg Blake via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Looking over car I seem to have a weeping rear brake cylinder. It lasted 
>> 3 race weekends. Itâ??s a 0.75 AP brand from BPNW. The other one held just 
>> fine. Is anyone having good luck with wheel cylinders these days? What 
>> brand/source are you using?
>> 
>> Previously was have terrible time with rear brakes, but that was a sticky 
>> brake pedal that was causing drag and would fry the rears in one session. 
>> Iâ??ve sorted that now.
>> 
>> Appreciate thoughts.
>> 
>> Greg
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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