>> I have decided to go Automotive - thanks to the help of Ivor Phillips of
>> this List. I had already messed up (testing) my master cylinder seals with
>> ATF so he provided me with new seals for the master cylinder, the callipers
>> and the Matco parking brake valve all to work with Automotive brake fluid -
>> I will be using DOT 5.1
>> I will increase the power of the internal spring a little by putting in a
>> flattened spring washer (maybe 1.5 mm thick) into each bore before the
>> spring ( which is followed by the piston ... Etc. I will be sure that the
>> spring washer is nice and clean !
>>
>> Richard
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> Richard,
>
> Do you have specifications for the seals that you used? Or better yet,
> manufacturer and part numbers? Thanks,
Jeff
Sorry I don't. As I said Ivor sent me a set of seals. He is on the list but
his direct email address is
"ivor.phillips" <ivor.phillips@ntlworld.com>
And I haven't used them yet !
Contact him direct for lots of helpful advice. He is in London but I don't
see the Atlantic as a barrier for seals !
Richard
Richard F.W. Holder 01279 842804 (POTS)
Bell House, Bell Lane, 01279 842942 (fax)
Widford, Ware, Herts, 07860 367423 (mobile)
SG12 8SH email : rholder@avnet.co.uk
Europa Classic Tri-gear : G-OWWW, High Cross
PA-28-181 : Piper Archer : G-JANA, EGSG (Stapleford)
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