[TR] How Long to MC's Last

TeriAnn J. Wakeman tjwakeman at gmail.com
Tue Jul 31 07:37:33 MDT 2012


Hydraulic systems last longer if they are used than if they just set.  
Water is the enemy.  It is absorbed by normal hydraulic fluids and 
attack the metals from inside.  Most references I've seen recommend 
draining the hydraulic fluid every 18 months and flushed with alcohol 
before pouring fresh fluid in.  You should be using a low moisture 
absorbing (LMA) brake fluid.  Changing the fluid is the secret to going 
a long time between rebuilds on a vehicle you are using.

You can rebuild them over and over again unless you get oxidation pits 
that you can not polish out. When they wear out, get them sleeved so 
they will not pit and they should last forever.

TeriAnn


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