e-brake question

[Fred Munro]

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Conner" <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 11:23 AM
Subject: e-brake question


> Jeremy wrote...
> >       The whole calpier is replaceable. In my experience, i would highly
> recommend it!!
> >I know the are expensive but its worth it! if you get them to work
correctly,
> >the are just going to screw up again.
>
> I've had some experience with these, and I agree with Jeremy.
>
> I'll add a couple of points...
> #1. DO NOT use "penetrating oil" on the e-brake mechanism!  Penetrant is
> usually some kind of solvent/corrosive intended to free up rusted bolts,
> etc.  It is guaranteed to ruin any remaining function you may have had in
> the mechanism.  If you doubt this, try an experiment with two bolts...
soak
> one in oil, soak the other in Kroil (penetrant).  "Lubricant" is what Fred
> Munro and others are recommending that we use ... not penetrant.
<snip>

The lubricant that I've found works best on the ebrake cams is FluidFilm.
Don't know what's in it (says "wool wax formula" whatever that means), but
it displaces water, creeps like crazy, doesn't get sticky or dry out, and
stays put. Cleaning up the cam shafts and lubing well with FluidFilm is good
for a year of trouble-free operation. By then the cams are getting sticky
and it's time for another service. I think the only thing that would really
fix this problem would be stainless steel cam shafts.
I've tried motorcycle chain lube and anti-corrosion lubes on the cams, but
FluidFilm has worked the best so far.

Fred Munro
'94 S4