I 've never even heard of assembly lube for rebuilding hydraulic cylinders
( well almost never ) ........yes, use BF to lube things .

----- Original Message -----
From: "A J I" <flavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 4:51 PM
Subject: Rebuilding master cyclinder

>I have removed the master and do have a rebuild kit that was gratiously
> given to me. There was no assembly lube in the kit at all I assume it was
> removed for some other job. I am wondering if I can reassemble the master
> by
> just giving all the parts a generous coating of brake fluid or do I have
> to
> make it to flaps and get some assembly lube? Anyone know? If lube is
> required any specific brand/type?
> Appreciate it,
>
> A J