240z rear brake cylinders

nustad · Post by **nustad** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 2:27 pm

Hi Zedders - just checking in on options for getting new or refurbishing my rear brake wheel cylinders on my 72 240z. I have emailed Race Brakes and have seen lots for sale on eBay. Keen to buy local if possible.

The left side has started leaking.....

Cheers Glenn

merlin · Post by **merlin** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:30 pm

Hi Glenn. Try Stirling Brake and Clutch or Just Brakes. They can stainless sleeve the cylinders and then you should never have problems. For best results use Silicon brake fluid. Normal brake fluid is rubbish, a corrosion magnet, paint stripper and that's all its good for. I have used silicon brake fluid for 14 yrs without 1 issue and with the car sitting for up to 6 months never once had a seized cylinder

nustad · Post by **nustad** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:57 am

Cheers Brian - will do as you suggest.

nustad · Post by **nustad** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:59 pm

Thanks for the tip on Stirling - pick up tomorrow - quite the mess behind both drums.......looking forward to having brakes!

New pads, resleeved wheel cyl and general tidy.

All ready for lead foot if anyone is going on Sat.

us2 · Post by **us2** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:19 am

Hey Glenn. I replaced my rear shoes with new ones from Stirling, and finally had a hand brake. Different/better compound i guess.

nustad · Post by **nustad** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:59 am

Yep - pads quite worn but being coated in brake fluid is not so helpful either.........

nustad · Post by **nustad** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:33 pm

Very happy - Stirling excellent to deal with and brakes best they have been for a decade........

Looking forward to the drive to Leadfoot!

us2 · Post by **us2** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 9:30 am

Excellent!!!