Clearing out brake fluid
Clearing out brake fluid
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marksx

Original Poster:

5,169 posts

211 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

110 posts

152 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

Original Poster:

5,169 posts

211 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

34,664 posts

194 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:

5,169 posts

211 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

12,020 posts

173 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

30,997 posts

305 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

2,415 posts

101 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.