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Author:  68matic [ Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:45 pm ]
Post subject:  leaking brake fluid
unlike many of my other posts, this is about a success story... about a slave cylinder and another slave cylinder right by his side

there was once a front wheel that leaked fluid all over the floor when taken home
the owner was to replace the whole set of slave cylinders but as you know, the owner was and still is a lazy bastard
he decided to be absolutely useless and instead of going out to get new slave cylinders he took the wheel and drum off
gave them a wipe, saw that both the slaves were sweating but seals were still good
popped them back on and tightened them up

a few days later, brought the mini out, braked here and there
no more leak

so the moral of the story is:
be a lazy bugger and just tear the problem apart and try put it back together
another moral is dont think you have to replace the thing with the problem (i saw both slaves were leaking so mustve had problem with their movements)
and one last moral is that if youre brakes are leaking, adjust them and in a way that is unexplanatory to me, they can stop leaking

good night
ps. giving your mini a big hug might help
Author:  9YaTaH [ Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: leaking brake fluid
68matic wrote:
unlike many of my other posts, this is about a success story... about a slave cylinder and another slave cylinder right by his side

the owner was and still is a lazy bastard he decided to be absolutely useless and instead of going out to get new slave cylinders he took the wheel and drum off gave them a wipe, saw that both the slaves were sweating but seals were still good popped them back on and tightened them up

a few days later, brought the mini out, braked here and there
no more leak

so the moral of the story is:


ignore weeping wheel cylinders and you can either end up blowing them and losing your brakes or worce, impregnating your linings with fluid which can produce some bizzarre grabbing and possibly spearing off the road!!

Why scrimp on some of the cheapest parts to maintain on a Mini?? :?
Author:  68matic [ Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:07 pm ]
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ok sorry
check that theyre not totally screwed
and then if they definitely are, then replace them
i had option of not having to drive it
i hope the message wasnt "dont get off your arse to do anything, it'll fix itself"
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:21 pm ]
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If you fix them properly and completely- linings & drums too, they will last for years. And, you will know the brakes are there when you need them. Emergencies happen... life (yours) is too precious to take short cuts with brakes or steering...!
Author:  68matic [ Tue Oct 05, 2004 11:00 pm ]
Post subject: 
true
when i looked at the slaves, theyre still silver (no sign of rust whatsoever)
and the rubber seals were perfect, still soft

so i think it was the adjustments (or lack of) that were making it leak
is this possible? if not then ill have to look into it.
theyre not leaking anymore
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Oct 05, 2004 11:15 pm ]
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Duc,
They get wear marks in them from working in the same spot.
New cylinders are not that dear. Or at least, fit new seals... please! They should be bone dry..
I've actually got 4 new front cylinders that I may not need anymore- got discs now. PM me if interested.. I'm off to beddy byes.. :lol:
Author:  min13k [ Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:00 am ]
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what has been said is true but if you are a person who likes to put them selve's through pain you could just buy a small hone and a seal kit but personally i would just spend the money on new parts
makka
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Oct 06, 2004 5:40 pm ]
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Front twin leading shoe ones are a bastard to hone properly- they are a blind hole.
Often you finish up with the hole tapered, if not careful.
Cylinders complete are around $18 each and kits $6.
If they have been weeping at all, I'd fit new cylinders, don't stuff about- it's not worth the savings. :wink:
Author:  68matic [ Wed Oct 06, 2004 9:11 pm ]
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ok you've convinced me
it doesnt sound normal at all
i dont drive the matic at all these days, uni's up and running again
i will definitely look into it
will pm you soon kev
thanks everyone
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