I noticed wetness on the inner right rear tire the other day and pulled the wheel and drum to find the wheel cylinder oozing brake fluid. The little rubber boots were not on all the way so I pushed them back on. I would have thought those were to keep dust out and not necessarily keep fluid in. Is that right.
The wheel cylinder is not that old, I think Chuck replaced it for the previous owner only a year and a half ago or so. The car ('67 MkII) sits more than it is driven now.
I have been using DOT 3 brake fluid, could that have caused the early failure?
I imagine they are not too expensive so I should just replace it, I am more curious as to why it would fail so soon.
As always input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Craig
The wheel cylinder is not that old, I think Chuck replaced it for the previous owner only a year and a half ago or so. The car ('67 MkII) sits more than it is driven now.
I have been using DOT 3 brake fluid, could that have caused the early failure?
I imagine they are not too expensive so I should just replace it, I am more curious as to why it would fail so soon.
As always input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Craig
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