Archive for April, 2010

Brake Fluid Filters

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Sometimes you will see filters in the cap for brake fluid reservoirs but the Rolls not only has a screen but also three filters inside of the reservoir.

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Strapping New Brakes

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

New axle straps are still made of canvas and making progress on the new brakes.

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Start of Pipes

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

All of the brakes on the Land Rover will need to be replaced. Here is the first of the new cylinders and brake pipes.

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Wheel Cylinders

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Three of the bleed screws were broken off when I got the truck. EZ-Outs were not able to remove what was left of them so a new set of cylinders will need to be installed.

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Vent Gaskets

Monday, April 5th, 2010

On the last outing the Landie had become filled with dust. Hopefully a new set of gaskets for the front vents will help a bit.

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Thermal Paint

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Phil from BOE put some thermal paint on my rotors so we can tell how hot they are getting on the track. The paint on the center is the original color and it has moved to the next temperature rating on the brake surface.

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