REME 245 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Does anyone have any view's on using NOS Brake Hoses and Seals? Are they likely to perform as well as when new with current fluids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Does anyone have any view's on using NOS Brake Hoses and Seals? Are they likely to perform as well as when new with current fluids? I suppose the first question is how old is the NoS you are proposing to use and how has it been stored, as a rule of thumb I would suggest anything over 10 to 15 years old should be replaced with new equivalents. See also thread below yours by Howard Wade on the use of Si fluids on seals. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I'd rather use new stock, or proffesionally rebuilt old parts. To quote my Dear Old Mentor Howard's favourite homily 'It's a bugger if they don't go . A disaster if they don't stop'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 The latest these could have been manufactured are the 1960's which was why I was little concerned. Some of the master cylinder seals cannot now be manufactured so I will have to use a subsitute cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 The latest these could have been manufactured are the 1960's which was why I was little concerned. Some of the master cylinder seals cannot now be manufactured so I will have to use a subsitute cylinder. Oooh, that sounds like a challenge - I can't think of any seal in a conventional master cylinder that you could not still get new? Even in something like a Hydrovac you should be able to swap out 'seals with holes in' and fit Imperial cup seals. Brake and fuel hoses, fuel pump diaphragms, just need to be modern materials tho' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Gordons right, a lot of old seal sizes are available as always it's a case of knowing where to look do a google search for vintage and classic brake seal suppliers that should turn something up the classic car and commercial market is well severed with modern replacement equipment. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I have had dealings with a QL master cylinder rebuilt by this lot. Super job, worked perfectly. They can also supply parts http://www.pastparts.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Does anyone have any view's on using NOS Brake Hoses and Seals? Are they likely to perform as well as when new with current fluids? Quite simply, if in doubt don't use!! Rubber breaks down over the years, even if we'll stored. Sunlight, contaminated air, damp etc. Seals can be got for anything now days, change any seals as a matter of course if using old stock, even if only few years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWade Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Try Past Parts, in Bury St Edmunds they hold quite a few seals. Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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