But the calipers won't be new and zinc plated any more. Neither will the ends of the pistons where they bear against the back of the pad. Plus, for those that use those horrible stainless guides pressed into the iron caliper, for the pad ears, there is likely to be corrosion under then, making them a tighter fit. I agree that some folk really slather the stuff on excessively, but a tiny smear can, I think, be beneficial.
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But the calipers won't be new and zinc plated any more. Neither will the ends of the pistons where they bear against the back of the pad. Plus, for those that use those horrible stainless guides pressed into the iron caliper, for the pad ears, there is likely to be corrosion under then, making them a tighter fit. I agree that some folk really slather the stuff on excessively, but a tiny smear can, I think, be beneficial.
You're talking about older hoses. Modern ones have had a waterproof lining for quite a few years now.
No, I think even today's are permeable. When do you think this change took place?
It started in the 80's when flexible brake lines started to be made from fibre reinforced EPDM but i couldn't tell you exactly when they became standard fit.
Its a bit like car exhausts. I couldn't tell you exactly when the started making them from a higher grade of steel that didn't corrode in the same way, but when did you last change an exhaust for corrosion on a modern car?
