Recent content by Immrtl86

I am under the impression that brake fluid, unlike motor oil, has always been a synthetic, rather than petroleum based formulation, i.e. polyglycol. The only exception to this is DOT 5 brake fluid which is silicone based. Some brands now have marketing ploys that label brake fluid as...

I agree. If belt replacement doesn't eliminate the squeal, it's probably a bearing in the final stages of failure. If it's a bearing, the "kinda" good news is that it will get much worse quickly, and therefore much easier to diagnose. The bad news is, don't get too far from home...pushing a...

Yep, it's likely the slave, or maybe the master, but the problem is very likely in the hydraulic circuit. Hydraulic fluid adborbs moisture out of the air and generates sludge which raises havoc with the seals. Check the fluid for level and color first. Like me, most people never change...

Yep, it's likely the slave, or maybe the master, but the problem is very likely in the hydraulic circuit. Hydraulic fluid adborbs moisture out of the air and generates sludge which raises havoc with the seals. Check the fluid for level and color first. Like me, most people never change...