[NoVa-Corvairs] Brakes on my Corvair

A. J. Paluska ajjr13 at earthlink.net
Thu Feb 7 10:19:20 EST 2019


Ron:
Your membership has expired for the current year.
Please forward a new email address as I got a kickback from your current email.

A. J.

> On Feb 6, 2019, at 18:14, Ron Kolakowski via Novacc-list <novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hi, 
> 
> When I put my Spyder on the lift for an underside inspection and pictures, I 
> noticed several drops of fluid on the floor and some wetness on the left rear 
> wheel--usually an indication of a leaking wheel cylinder. I had a friend removed the wheel and drum 
> and confirmed that the wheel cylinder is leaking (see attached pictures).  
> 
> I have been told that when one component on a brake system has failed, the others are at 
> risk as well.  That's why my friend does not recommend just replaceing a single component but rather replace all 
> wheel cylinders, the master cylinder, the soft lines and any brake shoes that have absorbed 
> brake fluid.  I am not a mechanic!
> 
> Can the club recommend anyone who might do this work and about what it might cost?
> 
> Thank You in Advance
> Ron Kolakowski
> 703-595-7030
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