RE: IML: cold weather/leaking brakes-67

["DR CHALLENGER" <drchallenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

the cold weather should NOT  do that, I live in upstate NY where 3 months 
are like your description and brakes dont leak.


> From: "Rob Bennett" <robbennett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> \>My 67 Crown Coupe was ressurected from a barn about 3 years ago. At this 
> time I had all the brakes thoroughly rebuilt, including the front disc 
> brakes.As a result of this, I have always been impressed at how well the 
> brakes perform for a car this size.
>
> The other day I noticed that both front brakes were leaking fluid.The car 
> is stored outside in a carport and had not been driven for about 6 
> weeks.The weather here in Salt Lake has been stagnant, with lows in the 
> single digits or low teens for about a month straight.Highs have generally 
> been high twenties.
>
> Anyhow, I fired her up and took her for a gentle drive around the 
> neighborhood.Since then, no evidence of leaky brakes, everything seems 
> fine.
>
> Has anybody ever noticed any relationship between sustained cold weather 
> and leaky seals?
>                                 Rob




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