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11-02-05, 11:04 AM
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Arrrrgh, brake fluid!
Changing my lines to the braided ones and when I detached the first hose, loads of fluid spewed out
 , not the few drops mentioned in a T.W.O article on changing the lines.So it went all over the front disc, caliper (off for a clean anyway) wheel and tyre. Should I just drench the lot in brake cleaner? |
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11-02-05, 11:06 AM
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Drench it in brake cleaner, but if the pads are contaminated it might mean new ones.
Loads of soapy water as well. |
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11-02-05, 11:11 AM
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Cheers Scoobs, the pads are fine.
I'll get going on it, hopefully I won't be getting polished rims soon. 
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11-02-05, 12:53 PM
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OK that's done, the calipers are clean, ready to fit the new lines and it's started bloody raining!
 Does brake fluid do any harm to tyre rubber? 
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11-02-05, 02:24 PM
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11-02-05, 03:37 PM
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Hope everything is alright Sounds like something I'd do 
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11-02-05, 04:05 PM
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Any time I'm working on my brakes, I always have a hose and a full bucket of water standing by... It washes off just like that, but you need to be pretty quick.
Did I mention I f***ing hate bleeding brakes 
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11-02-05, 04:18 PM
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Well, I got the lines changed, all looking very nice but then the rain came on again as I was about to bleed it.
Meaning of course that I've opened the brake fluid. Will it be OK until tomorrow or will I need new stuff? |
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11-02-05, 04:51 PM
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It'll be okay. Just seal it up as best you can.
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11-02-05, 05:00 PM
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Put it somewhere dry overnight as well...
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