[NoVa-Corvairs] Brakes on my Corvair

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi Ron,

I agree with your friend, I'd consider a complete renewal of the system - and if the hard lines are original, do those too.  Yes, it is fairly involved, but then the brakes will be good for quite a long time.  After a recent series of posts on VV, I would also suggest at that time to switch to DOT 5 (Silicone).

If you're not interested in tackling it yourself (we can help), my best suggestion would be to take it to the Corvair Ranch in Gettysburg.

--Bryan

> On Feb 6, 2019, at 6:14 PM, 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