Re: Re. Brakes and servicing of callipers.

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

The problem with brake fluid being hydoscopic is not so much the water 
content being "squishy" as when the fluid heats up and the water boils 
the steam is squishy or another way to look at is is now it is a gas 
and is compressable, when it was a liquid it is noncompressable. This 
is the most important reason to flush out and change the brake fluid 
every two years. Also when there is a high moisture content in the 
brake fluid it corrodes the metal parts internal to the system causing 
leaks. If the system has not been flushed for a long time and the 
fluid is very dark flushing with fresh fluid will wash out all the 
crud that has been keeping the seals from leaking so you will find 
yourself rebuilding everything. Before attempting to flush inspect the 
area around the master cylinder for any signs of moisture, this 
indicates a leak and before you flush the system replace the master 
cylinder and be ready to replace or rebuild the calipers. If the 
brakes don't seem as effective as they should make sure there is 
vacuum present at the booster, check the hose isn't kinked or leaking. 
It could also be that the system is so corroded that a caliper is 
stuck reducing braking power. On a properly functioning brake system 
in a Delorean the brakes should be good, maybe it's time to change the 
pads?
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757