Clearing out brake fluid

Clearing out brake fluid

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marksx

Original Poster:

5,118 posts

197 months

Saturday 16th November
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I've a rear brake system from my Kawasaki GPz to strip and rebuild.

What is a good solvent to flush and clean out the system?

And I suppose what is the best way of disposing.

Thanks

tendown

96 posts

138 months

Saturday 16th November
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Rinse with petrol first then a spray over/through and wipe with brake cleaner, just because they come easiest to hand. Other valid options include white spririt, wd40 etc.

Any fluid get rid of in the same way as used engine oil, paper towels in the bin.

marksx

Original Poster:

5,118 posts

197 months

Saturday 16th November
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That's great, thank you. Gives me a use for the year old can of petrol I've got!

ChocolateFrog

28,614 posts

180 months

Saturday 16th November
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If it's not that badly contaminated I'd probably just flush with clean brake fluid.

marksx

Original Poster:

5,118 posts

197 months

Saturday 16th November
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ChocolateFrog said:
If it's not that badly contaminated I'd probably just flush with clean brake fluid.
It's to rebuild the master and slave cylinder, replacing hoses etc

E-bmw

9,969 posts

159 months

Saturday 16th November
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marksx said:
ChocolateFrog said:
If it's not that badly contaminated I'd probably just flush with clean brake fluid.
It's to rebuild the master and slave cylinder, replacing hoses etc
I would still only go with clean brake fluid personally.

GreenV8S

30,477 posts

291 months

Saturday 16th November
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E-bmw said:
I would still only go with clean brake fluid personally.
That's the only sensible option IMO.

TarquinMX5

2,058 posts

87 months

GreenV8S said:
E-bmw said:
I would still only go with clean brake fluid personally.
That's the only sensible option IMO.
Agreed.