Mark Stahlke wrote:
>
> Checking the fluids in my '71 TR6 this morning, I noticed a peculiar
> contaminant in my DOT 3 brake fluid.
> It is very dark gray and forms fluffy looking clumps. It appears to be fine
> particulate rather than liquid. There is quite a bit of it in the fluid
> reservoir. The brake fluid itself has an amber color.
> The brake system has no leaks and works pretty well except that when I hit
> the brakes the car pulls a little to one side then the other then straightens
> out.
> Could this be rubber particles from seals or hoses? The brake behaviour
> implies trouble with hoses, but how would that contaminate the fluid in the
> reservoir? Maybe the seals in the master cylinder are going? It was rebuilt
> about a year ago.
> Your thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Mark
I've had only antidotal experience with the clutch (was running
silicone). Drained the system this spring, rebuilt the master cylinder
- been running clear (ok, light purple) ever since.
george leicht
glite@eos TR3, TR6, some jag stuff.
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