Leaking hoses or cylinders is bound to happen. Here are some resources and information to assist in the repair.
There are only two companies that currently offer rebuilding services: TOP HYDRAULICS,INC. 90730 Southview Lane Florence, Oregon 97439 Phone 541-902-3214 CABRIOLET HYDRAULICS 2111 72nd Terrace East Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone 941-756-1300
Fluid – Chevy part numbers for the fluid are 89022748 and 88865214. You can also use FeBi 02615 (Mercedes, BMW, Porcshe) approved fluids. Mercedes-Benz A 000 989 91 03 (available at Mercedes dealers)
Pentosin CHF-11S (available in parts stores)
Univis HVI 26 (Cadillac XLR and Corvette C6)
Saab 93165227
BMW 54340394395
Hoerbiger HB92952-215
SSR Top Hydraulic System Replacement Videos. Courtesy of Top Hydraulics - https://www.tophydraulics.com/60-chevy-ssr Part 1 Introduction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6zceb-2HwU Part 2 Stowage Flipper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scl-B5t-2EQ Part 3 Stowage Cover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7nNc2JVwQQ Part 4 Stowage Cover Lock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wpLAAYdAo4 Part 5 Main Cylinders - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uArgvqwVbZ0 Part 6 Pump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rlp1uDCMBY Part 7 Summary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOViUTjEPA