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Old 11-02-05, 11:04 AM   #1
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Default 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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Old 11-02-05, 11:06 AM   #2
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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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Old 11-02-05, 11:11 AM   #3
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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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Old 11-02-05, 12:53 PM   #4
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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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Old 11-02-05, 02:24 PM   #5
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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?
Just make sure you sponge it off with soapy water. You'll be fine.
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Old 11-02-05, 03:37 PM   #6
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Hope everything is alright

Sounds like something I'd do
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Old 11-02-05, 04:05 PM   #7
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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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Old 11-02-05, 04:18 PM   #8
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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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Old 11-02-05, 04:51 PM   #9
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It'll be okay. Just seal it up as best you can.
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Put it somewhere dry overnight as well...
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