Choosing the correct classic car brake fluid for your classic car can be a little confusing. We’ll examine the most common types of DOT 3, 4 & 5 brake fluid, and discuss their properties and then what you should consider when selecting them for your ride.
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6:14Brent Ackley repacks the wheel bearings on his 1966 Buick Skylark to inspect them for wear and damage. He removes the dust cover, cotter key and castle nut to teach you how to take out both the inner and outer bearings for cleaning and then examine and repack them.
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4:48Learn how to replace master cylinder assemblies and install a new one in this Classic Car video. George Vondriska and Brent Ackley take you step by step through the process. Also watch Brent begin to install new brake lines.
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6:46We are nearing the end of our project where we’re replacing brakes and rotors. It is time to start putting things back together on the brake job. George Vondriska continues with the brake update by installing the rotor and caliper. Learn tips on tightening castle nuts on wheel bearings and more.
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5:19A flat tire can be a real pain and the time and money to have it fixed can be even worse, so George Vondriska shows you how to repair a flat without the hassle. If you follow his instructions and buy a simple tire plug repair kit, your classic car will be back on the road…
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This is fine for American vehicles, however on European, specifically English vehicles, they recommend a silicon based brake fluid, or commonly referred to as LMA fluid, low moisture absorbsontion. What are your recommendations for this situation.