RE: [alfa] Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Questions- 69 Spider

[Keith Walker <100662.3423@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>It appears that you are geting severe corrosion in the clutch master
cylinder that is destroying the internal seals. Do you live near the
ocean? What are you using for fluid in the MC? If corrosion is indeed
the problem, I would suggest switching to DOT 5 silicone fluid and end
this corrosion once and for all. I always change to silicone fluid
whenever I do brake work on any of my vehicles.<<

As I understand it one of the problems with DOT 5 fluid is that it
does NOT absorb water and so is prone to allowing water
to collect in corners of the hydraulic system which causes
corrosion. Furthermore as the water isn't absorbed it makes
it more difficult to bleed the system to remove the water.

All the best

Keith
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