 Brake system rebuild - '72 parked 8 years, Fluid, lines, MC, calipers - what do I attempt myself |
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| skaufmann |
 Sep 12 2011, 01:56 PM
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Blissfully Ignorant  Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 26-May 11 From: San Diego - College Area Member No.: 13,123 Region Association: Southern California  |
My '72 that was passed to me through family has been parked for 8+ years. I'm going to assume everything in the brake systems needs attention. While I'm not necessarily being cheap, I am trying to contain costs.
Questions I have: 1 - Should I and how do I flush the brake fluid? What product should I should I use and how much should I expect to need? 2 - I've read breaking loose the bolts to replace soft lines can result in ruined hardlines. What's the best method (product and/or procedure) to avoid damage? 3 - Should I assume the Master Cylinder needs to be rebuilt? Is there a way to test other than seeing if it works after everything else is taken care of? If it's bad can it reasonably be rebuilt or does it require a professional? 4 - Calipers: I know these need to be rebuilt. I'm contemplating trying to rebuild myself. I'm also contemplating sending them off to be done professionally. Any advise on which way I should go would be helpful. Thanks ahead of time all you crazy teeners. Because everyone likes pictures, here it is just before being rescued. Also see signature for link to gallery.  |
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| Eric_Shea |
Sep 12 2011, 10:17 PM
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skaufmann Brake system rebuild - '72 parked 8 years Sep 12 2011, 01:56 PM
914Mels Flushing the brakes only requires a lot of fresh b... Sep 12 2011, 02:29 PM swl Been thinking a lot about this over the last coupl... Sep 12 2011, 04:25 PM swl spent some time looking at your photos - you have ... Sep 12 2011, 04:48 PM PDXMike You should be able to do the whole brake system by... Sep 12 2011, 05:26 PM eric9144 I did my fronts and rears with great success on my... Sep 12 2011, 05:45 PM Steve73 I haven't found much on 914 World showing ATE ... Sep 23 2011, 12:03 PM
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