> ...I found the
> brakes appeared to be seized solid but eventually discovered that I
> could release them by bleeding a little fluid out of each cylinder. Two
> days later the same thing occurred and again today.
>
> I changed the seals in the cylinders before installation as per
> instructions and used DOT5 synthetic brake fluid.
>
> Anyone else had this problem or can suggest a reason / solution?
>
> Richard Iddon.
I interpreted the manual to mean, by changing the piston cups to the ones
supplied,
automotive DOT brake fluid is not used, but rather the Mil-H-6060 red stuff.
At least the latter has not caused any swelling of the seals, a potential
cause of the problem?
Regards,
Fred F.
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