[TR] ways to prevent brake components seizing

Randall TR3driver at ca.rr.com
Tue Jun 14 00:45:35 MDT 2011


> What can I apply to them to stop them 
> rusting and the
> seals from going hard? 

How about some DOT 5 brake fluid?  It's a good preservative, and obviously
safe for braking systems.

Just don't make the mistake I made many years ago, and fill them with DOT 3.
I completely ruined a brand new pair of brake cylinders that way.

-- Randall  


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