[Shotimes] Sigh...Strikes again...:'(

[Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com]

Mmmm.  I'll have to switch then.  Good thing I have a couple
extra sets of boots.  Thanks.


Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03 R.I.P.
   ShoShop y-pipe

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.




"John J. Weidenbenner" <johnjweid@charter.net> wrote on 11/03/2003 
09:38:47 AM:

> Dielectric grease is compatible with the "rubber" materials. Most 
organic
> greases will attack the "rubber" materials used in brake systems and the 
pin
> boots. The "rubber" material is typically in the EPDM elastomer family.
> Synthetic grease is compattible. I use Permatex Ultra Disc Brake Caliper
> Lube with good results.
> 
> John W.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 7:59 AM
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Sigh...Strikes again...:'(
> 
> 
> > Why is dielectric grease better?  Something to do with moisture
> > repelling?  I've just been using high temp wheel bearing grease.
> >
> >
> > Mike Wojton
> > Toledo, Ohio
> >
> > -'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03 R.I.P.
> >    ShoShop y-pipe
> >
> > -'95 White MTX
> >    '96 Brake Upgrade
> >
> > Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
> >
> >
> >
> > shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 11/02/2003 02:08:09 PM:
> >
> > > Getting the new calipers was probably a good long-term maintenance
> > solution
> > > anyway, it's just that the $$$ hit may not have been what you wanted 
at
> > that
> > > time.
> > >
> > > Going forward, just keep the system flushed on occasion, and also 
use
> > > dielectric grease on the slider pins when you do the flush, and 
those
> > new
> > > calipers should last a long time.
> > >
> > > Ron Porter
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Shylo McKinsey [mailto:mrfluffy02@yahoo.com]
> > > Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 2:03 PM
> > > To: TaurusSHO; Kirk.doucette@verizon.net; clubairth@peoplepc.com;
> > > ronporter@prodigy.net
> > > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Sigh...Strikes again...:'(
> > >
> > >
> > > Hmmm...well...guess I've learned a few more lessons
> > > today.
> > >
> > > #1 Always make sure to completely explain yourself
> > >
> > > #2 Never rant and rave when you're tired and can't
> > > really see the screen and the keyboard
> > >
> > > #3 Thinking that Chilton's isn't exactly the most
> > > complete manual
> > >
> > > #4 Should ask a professional like Porter
> > >
> > > We did eventually get one piston in, after rotating
> > > it. But the damage was already done; we had the new
> > > calipers. And the seals on those calipers in back were
> > > shot. I'm thinking that we had original factory
> > > calipers on the rear. 190k...wow... Sorry I didn't
> > > mention that. After having half a dozen emails telling
> > > me I was and idiot for not knowing the pistons have to
> > > be rotated to get them in, I'd figured I should've
> > > mentioned that. I did have the relief valves open when
> > > I pushed the on the pistons (the front ones looked
> > > pretty new and moved rather easily). I DID completely
> > > flush out the system, twice as a matter of fact. Once
> > > on purpose, the other, well...yeah... Lets
> > > see...whatelse do I mention... Aw yes, I love my car,
> > > I love my car, oh, and I love my car.
> > >
> > > Ok, well, headed back to school. 2 hr drive or so.
> > > Should be enough time to see if the new ones work or
> > > not. More later..
> > >
> > > Shylo McKinsey
> > >
> > > '91 White MTX...Learning something new everyday... ;)
> > >
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