How to archive used brake-parts before the acid attacks?
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How do we archive used brake-parts?
If you leave used brake-parts laying about, the fluid attracts water, (it's hydroscopic see), and becomes acidic much like it does in your brake-system, which is one reason we flush every two years, but with thin coatings of fluid this happens far, far quicker in storage. Rust -seized parts are inevitable. It's soon neat acid. Ask me how I know?
With a caliper or MC it's easy to pop them apart and wipe away the old fluid before this happens, and cover with a film of oil.
But I've got a very decent, but super pricey ABS unit here, and stripping-down is not so easy to do. And I can't get a new seal-kit anyway. How would others archive this part?
I'm thinking to flush with meths or parrafin or similar, but this may attack seals or just be a pain to remove when the part is eventually put back into use.... and parrafin has water in it. There must be a better way? Dessicants maybe? How do the military archive brake parts?
Anyone?
If you leave used brake-parts laying about, the fluid attracts water, (it's hydroscopic see), and becomes acidic much like it does in your brake-system, which is one reason we flush every two years, but with thin coatings of fluid this happens far, far quicker in storage. Rust -seized parts are inevitable. It's soon neat acid. Ask me how I know?
With a caliper or MC it's easy to pop them apart and wipe away the old fluid before this happens, and cover with a film of oil.
But I've got a very decent, but super pricey ABS unit here, and stripping-down is not so easy to do. And I can't get a new seal-kit anyway. How would others archive this part?
I'm thinking to flush with meths or parrafin or similar, but this may attack seals or just be a pain to remove when the part is eventually put back into use.... and parrafin has water in it. There must be a better way? Dessicants maybe? How do the military archive brake parts?
Anyone?
Edited by OldDuffer on Saturday 13th February 11:38
A bit of light oil and store in a zip-up airtight bag may work, perhaps? Very old car spares stored in oiled paper usually come out serviceable to use.
The freezer type bag or 'grip and seal' would achieve the same too, squeezing as much of the air out as possible. Store in an indoor cupboard, not out in a damp shed or garage.
The freezer type bag or 'grip and seal' would achieve the same too, squeezing as much of the air out as possible. Store in an indoor cupboard, not out in a damp shed or garage.
Yes, oil-paper works in most cases, but with a thin film of DOT 4 going to acid, not sure I see it. I think you can't be far wrong on finding an airtight zip-lock bag with desicant etc. Squeeze-out what air there is, and what's left won't have too much moisture in it to react with the fluid.
Dessicant should mop-up the rest.
A contrast to waiting for the inevitable, leaving brake-parts open to air, in a damp-shed.
Dessicant should mop-up the rest.
A contrast to waiting for the inevitable, leaving brake-parts open to air, in a damp-shed.
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Take it to a butchers shop and ask them to vacuum pack it!
Brilliant! That has the be the way. `cheap, quick, and must work. A butcher can't charge too much for that, and will likely throw it in if you're buying his best sausages. Fool, why didn't I think of this?
Take it to a butchers shop and ask them to vacuum pack it!
Brilliant! That has the be the way. `cheap, quick, and must work. A butcher can't charge too much for that, and will likely throw it in if you're buying his best sausages. Fool, why didn't I think of this?
Edited by OldDuffer on Saturday 13th February 13:30
Put in a plastic bag & suck air out with a length of plastic tube & a big syringe.
Seal bag with tape.
Vacuum sealers aren't expensive on ebay - £20ish - but might not be what you want to spend if it's a one-off.
I've got one we use for repacking & freezing bulk meat purchases from the cash & carry into suitable size portions for our use.
Very good for pike deadbaits too - prevents freezer burn & keeps them fresh so I can buy suitable fish from the local fishmarket & pack & freeze in sensible sized packs.
Seal bag with tape.
Vacuum sealers aren't expensive on ebay - £20ish - but might not be what you want to spend if it's a one-off.
I've got one we use for repacking & freezing bulk meat purchases from the cash & carry into suitable size portions for our use.
Very good for pike deadbaits too - prevents freezer burn & keeps them fresh so I can buy suitable fish from the local fishmarket & pack & freeze in sensible sized packs.
Edited by paintman on Saturday 13th February 14:42
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