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Dale1 · 08-28-2019, 03:49 PM

Hi all: I have a 1930 model A that I put 40 ford brakes on.
When I store it for the winter the wheel cylinders rust and stick. Too much rust to hone out any more. I am using non silicone brake fluid. I need to change the wheel cylinders and try to solve the rusting problem.
Any ideas? Thank you

19Fordy · 08-28-2019, 04:12 PM

Buy the wheel cylinders from a Fordbarn vendor to make sure you don't end up with the off shore wheel cylinders that are not made accurately and have problems. This has been discussed on Fordbarn. If you don't drive your car a lot, DOT 5 is the way to go.
Also, what is the condition of your master cylinder? Probably needs rebuilding also.
READ ALL the info. in this thread.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...heel+cylinders

You could also have you current wheel cylinders sleeved.

Dale1 · 08-29-2019, 12:01 PM

Thank you for the info. Dale

Steve Seidl · 08-29-2019, 04:22 PM

If you haven't done it ,consider taking your cylinders apart and use steel wool on pistons to clean up. And yes use silicone brake fluid. In colder climes like Minnesota its a problem.

tubman · 08-29-2019, 08:05 PM

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I had one car I converted to DOT-5 fluid. It took a lot of effort and while it worked well, I have not used it since. There is a lot of information out there about DOT3-4 vs DOT-5 and I suggest you do a little research before converting your system. I do not recommend it. It was developed for the military, and from what I hear they are moving away from it. NO car manufacturers use it OEM, as it doesn't work well with ABS brakes. I believe these last two factors mean it will become hard to get (if not impossible) and expensive.

Again, I hate to be the one who has to say it over and over again, but there are no "magic bullets" that will take the place of regular maintenance on our old cars. If you are into them, you have to pay your dues.

And, as much as I hate to do it, I have to take issue with someone who recommends cleaning up wheel cylinders with steel wool. Sorry.

08-28-2019, 03:49 PM	#1
Dale1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 2	Hydralic brake question Hi all: I have a 1930 model A that I put 40 ford brakes on. When I store it for the winter the wheel cylinders rust and stick. Too much rust to hone out any more. I am using non silicone brake fluid. I need to change the wheel cylinders and try to solve the rusting problem. Any ideas? Thank you

08-28-2019, 04:12 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,949	Re: Hydralic brake question Buy the wheel cylinders from a Fordbarn vendor to make sure you don't end up with the off shore wheel cylinders that are not made accurately and have problems. This has been discussed on Fordbarn. If you don't drive your car a lot, DOT 5 is the way to go. Also, what is the condition of your master cylinder? Probably needs rebuilding also. READ ALL the info. in this thread. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...heel+cylinders You could also have you current wheel cylinders sleeved. Last edited by 19Fordy; 08-28-2019 at 05:18 PM.

08-29-2019, 12:01 PM	#3
Dale1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 2	Re: Hydralic brake question Thank you for the info. Dale

08-29-2019, 04:22 PM	#4
Steve Seidl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ham Lake,Minn Posts: 118	Re: Hydralic brake question If you haven't done it ,consider taking your cylinders apart and use steel wool on pistons to clean up. And yes use silicone brake fluid. In colder climes like Minnesota its a problem.

08-29-2019, 08:05 PM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: Hydralic brake question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had one car I converted to DOT-5 fluid. It took a lot of effort and while it worked well, I have not used it since. There is a lot of information out there about DOT3-4 vs DOT-5 and I suggest you do a little research before converting your system. I do not recommend it. It was developed for the military, and from what I hear they are moving away from it. NO car manufacturers use it OEM, as it doesn't work well with ABS brakes. I believe these last two factors mean it will become hard to get (if not impossible) and expensive. Again, I hate to be the one who has to say it over and over again, but there are no "magic bullets" that will take the place of regular maintenance on our old cars. If you are into them, you have to pay your dues. And, as much as I hate to do it, I have to take issue with someone who recommends cleaning up wheel cylinders with steel wool. Sorry. Last edited by tubman; 08-29-2019 at 08:42 PM.