RE: {Chrysler 300} Wheel cylinder replacement advice

So if DOT 3 is designed to absorb moisture, why would a divot form in one location ? I would think that a divot is more likely to form when using DOT 5, since it doesn’t absorb moisture. Moisture would gather in one location, say, where the brake line connects to the wheel cylinder.

Ron

From: John Grady
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 5:39 PM
To: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} Wheel cylinder replacement advice

it seems several here ignore absolute fact that divot forms in bottom of wheel cylinder with glycol in long storage . I will ask all those in club who have seen the rust divots to say hello ? why you had to buy new ones …

Ron this exact failure happened in 5-6 mopars I owned . You know I have about 40 over its been 60 years now

I would not drive your cars 200 feet unless you want to end in someones trunk in a panic stop ( and total your car)

Discussion is crazy

On May 28, 2025, at 1:49 PM, 'Ron Waters' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Sorry Dan. But let’s just agree to disagree. As I said, feel free to do whatever works for you.

Ron

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Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} Wheel cylinder replacement advice

Ron-
I don't intend to debate you, however you are wrong, and being wrong about brakes can be deadly.
As to DOT 5, there is no "issue" with aeration in as you write, and I'm afraid folks reading here may be led astray. DOT aeration results from mishandling the bottle before a pour or incomplete or faulty bleeding, end of story. There are far too many of us using DOT 5 for over 25 years to abide by your claim.

You may wish to avoid spending your money on an inexpensive wheel cylinders but I don't think it is wise to instruct others to do so.

I've said my piece. Do as you please.

Danny Plotkin
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From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 12:09pm
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Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} Wheel cylinder replacement advice
Danny –

As I stated, whenever a wheel cylinder is replaced, the entire system should be flushed. There is no need to replace every wheel cylinder because one is defective.

The idea of ‘water laced’ brake fluid is a misnomer. Moisture gets into the lines. That moisture will either be absorbed by the fluid (DOT 3 or 4) or remain between the fluid and the inner wall (DOT 5) or gather at the connection (also DOT 5). Flushing out the fluid every few years is how it should be done. I stick with DOT 3 or 4, since I don’t want to deal with a soft pedal as a result of aeration of the fluid, which is an issue with DOT 5. But feel free to do whatever works best for you.

Ron

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To: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} Wheel cylinder replacement advice

Ron-
The Ain't broke don't fix it maxim should not apply to hydraulic brakes, one of the few automotive systems whose condition is completely concealed and for which a driver is oblivious until its too late. The risk is exponentially increased by a single circuit system which provides no advance notice of the impending doom ahead.

Its all one system. water laced DOT 3 in one cylinder is in all cylinders including the master cylinder. Never look to save money on brakes.

Danny Plotkin
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From: "'Ron Waters' via Chrysler 300 Club International" <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 4:29pm
To: "'Chrysler 300 Club International'" <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} Wheel cylinder replacement advice
Kurt –

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just replace the leaking cylinder. Also, DOT 3 is indeed hygroscopic. That’s a good thing. Leave it as DOT 3, unless you are planning to replace the *entire* brake system. You’ll be doing a flush when you replace this leaking cylinder. Going forward, just change your fluid every three or four years and you’ll be fine.

Ron

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx On Behalf Of Kurt Brueske
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 4:15 PM
To: Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: {Chrysler 300} Wheel cylinder replacement advice

I could use some advice on whether I should replace all four wheel cylinders or just the cylinder that is leaking? Full disclosure this is for my ‘64 Imperial Crown Coupe, not a letter car, but figured the advice would also be beneficial to letter car owners as well.

I discovered the driver side rear is leaking and set out to replace ALL the wheel cylinders as a “preventive measure.” When I checked the condition of the other three cylinders, they all appear fine but I suspect they’re old - “Wagner Lockheed - Made in USA” is stamped on the housing and we all know how few automotive parts are made domestically these days.

Question: should I “leave well enough alone” or is there some benefit to replacing all four at once besides knowing they’re new?

I suspect hygroscopic DOT 3 brake fluid was previously used and the car sat for the better part of 20 years…some clumpy viscous residue in the bottom of the master cylinder. I was thinking replacing all four wheel cylinders would aid in a brake fresh and upgrade to DOT 5.

I appreciate the feedback and help.

Kurt

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