Re: IML: Regret Bad Brakes not DOT 5/ Flush Thoroughly

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

This is absolutely true, and should be emphasized. For most of my cars, 
the switch to DOT 5 was part of the complete brake job including a line 
flush and/or replacement. The ones that I have flushed without 
replacing parts have been done thoroughly, and then again about six 
months later. The fluid in the reservoir should always look fresh and 
be purple in color.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: sjak brak <imperial1973@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 4:40 am
Subject: Re: IML: Regret Bad Brakes not DOT 5



When changing to another type of brake-fluid, besides checking if the 
cars braking system can withstand it, its also VERY important that all 
old brake fluid is drained. Mixing different types of brake fluids can 
lead to problems.

 

Sjak

 

On 10/11/07, PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx> wrote:

If the pedal goes away when the car sits it has absolutely NOTHING to
do with changing to DOT 5. There is something wrong with the brakes on
your car. They will fail and the car is DANGEROUS until you are able to
fix it or get it fixed. DOT 5 works fine in all cars except those built
that specifically state they can't use it. That applies to modern
non-skid braking systems, possibly to Imperials built in the 1990s (I
don't have any of those).

All of my cars have DOT 5 and some sit for years without any effect on
the brakes what so ever. The newest car I have with DOT 5 is a 1986
FOMOCO Lincoln Town Car. It works great.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kenyon Wills <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 7:42 am
Subject: Re: IML: Dual Master Cylinder Conversion - 1960



--- James Brown <jimmb1960@xxxxxxxxx > wrote:

> I am planning to change my single chamber MC to a
> dual chamber.

http://imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Kenyon/Page09.htm

I regret using DOT5.  Thought I was being smart.
Pedal goes away when the car sits.  Car is incomplete,
so no report on what they're like in action, but they
feel great on the driveway at 0.7 MPH.

Use DOT3 Fluid and MC out of a 67-69 Newport, which
had 4 drums while the rest of the universe went to
Discs.  Fit is exact.

Kenyon Wills

























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