[NoVa-Corvairs] Brakes on my Corvair

[Ron Kolakowski]

Many thanks for that Bryan

I guess my next question is when (and I will) get the parts from Clarks (they are I stock). Do any of the club members have a lift or a covered piece of concrete they would be willing to allow myself and a few club members to use to do this work?  As I mentioned I am in Woodbridge VA but am wiling to go anywhere to get the accommodations to do the work?

I very much appreciate all who have read and responded to my call for assistance.


With Best Regards
Ron Kolakowski
703-595-7030


-----Original Message-----
>From: Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com>
>Sent: Feb 7, 2019 3:47 PM
>To: Northern Va Corvair Club <novacc-list at corvair.org>
>Cc: Ron Kolakowski <tf009177 at peoplepc.com>
>Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Brakes on my Corvair
>
>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
>