Checked my brake fluid level Saturday before bringing the Chevelle out for
the Summer. Brake reservoir (manual brakes) was completely empty with a
little gunk at the bottom. Wiped out the gunk, washed down the reservoir
with Brake Kleen and blew it out - nice and clean now.
Located brake fluid seepage at both front wheel cylinders and at the rear
flex brake hose going the rear brake lines. I am also taking off the rear
wheel cylinders to remove the rusted in bleeder valves.
Several part sources carry rebuild kits for wheel cylinders. Having not
done this before:
What are the things to look out for?
How do the end seals come off and get put back on?
Any machining or resurfacing?
Is this just a simple R and R?
Should I pump the pedal a few time to clear out the old brake fluid while
all the brake line are discounted off all the wheel cylinders. (Fluid
currently just drips)
Any hints would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Cheaper to buy new ones that try to rebuild old badly rusted
ones. After it's only your brakes.
