Allen,
I put it on the list because it appeared to pertain to Brake
Efficiency, and might be a way to divert the quarreling over the reuse of
$4 of brake fluid.
Bob
Bob Howard #5547
On Mon, 8 Nov 1999 10:37:41 EST Ajhsys@aol.com writes:
>In a message dated 11/7/99 8:05:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>mgbob@juno.com
>writes:
>
><< That's what they wrote. Questions-does anyone routinely clean
>brakes?
> Once contaminated with oil or grease, isn't it best practice to fix
>the
> leak and replace the contaminated shoes or pads? What is ABS formula
> brake fluid? Nobody around here has heard of the stuff.... >>
>
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>I use Brakleen when I change my brake pads. It removes all the old
>brake
>dust, and if there is any grease or oil, which can be sprayed on the
>rotors
>from newly paved roads, it should clean all that off. If you
>experience a
>leaking cylinder or caliper, clean all the brake fluid off everything
>with
>Brakleen before reassembling. Pads that get saturated with fluid
>should be
>replaced.
>
>The only thing I have heard about ABS brake fluid is not to use
>silicone
>fluid (DOT 5) because it doesn't contain the lubricants needed for the
>
>hydraulic pump. I use Castrol LMA in my Mitsubishi Expo. Valvoline
>has some
>new synthetic brake fluid that should also be very good.
>
>How did this get on the MGs list?
>
>Allen Hefner
>SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
>'77 Midget
>'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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