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Re: [TR] ways to prevent brake components seizing

To: "'Triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] ways to prevent brake components seizing
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:45:35 -0700
> What can I apply to them to stop them 
> rusting and the
> seals from going hard? 

How about some DOT 5 brake fluid?  It's a good preservative, and obviously
safe for braking systems.

Just don't make the mistake I made many years ago, and fill them with DOT 3.
I completely ruined a brand new pair of brake cylinders that way.

-- Randall  
triumphs@autox.team.net

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