Wheel cylinder prep

Just received my 2 Wagner rear cylinders in the mail. They are standard cast finish. They look good but think I should spray them? I guess without any coating they are prone to rust eventually. Am I right?

they will get some surface rust on them after they sit a while...nothing that would affect performance of the braking system. It has never crossed my mind to coat a wheel cylinder in anything, but I don't think it would hurt either if you feel inclined. Are you planning on taking off your drums every now and again to show off your wheel cylinders?

Dan

Not planning on showing them off. Think I will spray them with some cast paint I have, just for peace of mind. Do they get hot? Any need for high heat paint?

LOL...Are you bored or somthing:D

Any paint should be fine-theres some heat there but not enough to hurt the paint i dont think...

theres some heat there but not enough to hurt the paint i dont think...

I guess you don't drive the way some of us do......I've had to wait over an hour to be able to touch the wheels on some cars I've driven--header paint wouldn't have lasted!

I guess you don't drive the way some of us do......I've had to wait over an hour to be able to touch the wheels on some cars I've driven--header paint wouldn't have lasted!

The wheels and the drum will be hot-but touch the backing plate-not so much!

LOL...Are you bored or somthing:D

Any paint should be fine-theres some heat there but not enough to hurt the paint i dont think...

Not bored at all. Just trying to do the best job I am capable of. Plus, I'm an expert at masking off and spraying with a rattle can :cool:

Never installed wheel cylinders before. In general, brake line fittings get tightened up dry, right? No teflon or sealant right?

Not bored at all. Just trying to do the best job I am capable of. Plus, I'm an expert at masking off and spraying with a rattle can :cool:

Never installed wheel cylinders before. In general, brake line fittings get tightened up dry, right? No teflon or sealant right?

Correct-never any sealer on flared type fittings...

Go ahead and paint them. I always paint anything that has a bare cast finish on them before I put it on the car. It looks good and is easier to work with later if you end up having to. I hate working on rusty brake parts. So i'll paint everything I can. I've even painted the back insides of rotors, drums and the various little springs and hardware in drum brakes. Just make sure you mask off the machined surfaces. So you're not alone in wanting to do a nice job. I'm the same way. I'm a professional and I like professional results.