Clearing out brake fluid

Clearing out brake fluid

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marksx

Original Poster:

5,143 posts

205 months

Saturday 16th November 2024
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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

108 posts

146 months

Saturday 16th November 2024
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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

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5,143 posts

205 months

Saturday 16th November 2024
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That's great, thank you. Gives me a use for the year old can of petrol I've got!

ChocolateFrog

31,958 posts

188 months

Saturday 16th November 2024
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If it's not that badly contaminated I'd probably just flush with clean brake fluid.

marksx

Original Poster:

5,143 posts

205 months

Saturday 16th November 2024
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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

11,071 posts

167 months

Saturday 16th November 2024
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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

30,870 posts

299 months

Saturday 16th November 2024
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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

2,248 posts

95 months

Sunday 17th November 2024
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GreenV8S said:
E-bmw said:
I would still only go with clean brake fluid personally.
That's the only sensible option IMO.
Agreed.