In working on Skips LaSalle, we both decided the under $200 investment in new wheel cylinders was cheap insurance since it had been many years since they were replaced. He'd used Dot 5 fluid since the last rebuild, but we both expected some issues. After pulling and replacing all the cylinders, a careful inspection of the old ones revealed they could pass as brand new as far as I can tell. Not a blemish on the bores, all the rubber and pistons were pristine.
There may have been some slight seepage over the many years, but at worst, a kit and a quick hone would have brought them back for about half the money. Still, overall the extra few bucks for new is no big deal, and he'll have good cores for the next rebuilt in 2025.
After I was done with the swap, and N8 helped with a good flush and bleed, the brakes do work much better. BTW, I bought a gallon of military surplus fluid for $50 on ebay, quite a bargain and the only stuff I'll use when doing a overhaul.
There may have been some slight seepage over the many years, but at worst, a kit and a quick hone would have brought them back for about half the money. Still, overall the extra few bucks for new is no big deal, and he'll have good cores for the next rebuilt in 2025.
After I was done with the swap, and N8 helped with a good flush and bleed, the brakes do work much better. BTW, I bought a gallon of military surplus fluid for $50 on ebay, quite a bargain and the only stuff I'll use when doing a overhaul.
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