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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: andyoutandabout on November 25, 2009, 11:05:05 PM

Title: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: andyoutandabout on November 25, 2009, 11:05:05 PM
would one use WD40 as a make do, or is it best to use the right stuff?? I have much faith in WD40 and bathe in it everyday. Does wonders for squeaky joints.
Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: threejagsteve on November 26, 2009, 01:31:48 AM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on November 25, 2009, 11:05:05 PM

would one use WD40 as a make do, or is it best to use the right stuff?? I have much faith in WD40 and bathe in it everyday. Does wonders for squeaky joints.

If you got squeaky joints, you need to roll 'em tighter! (http://i49.tinypic.com/35hhjpv.jpg)

Spraying straight Simple Green, scrubbing with an old toothbrush, and rinsing with plain water works wonders.

If ya wanna use WD, better pull the pads first!
Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: RichBaker on November 30, 2009, 07:39:42 PM
The outside or the inside? Any cleaner is good for the outside, but I was always taught to use ONLY brake fluid or denatured alcohol for the innards..... anything else could cause problems down the road.
Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: threejagsteve on December 12, 2009, 05:53:20 PM
Quote from: threejagsteve on November 26, 2009, 01:31:48 AM

If you got squeaky joints, you need to roll 'em tighter! (http://i49.tinypic.com/35hhjpv.jpg)


Where:

S(c) = compression strength of the filler material
S(t) = tensile strength of the sleeve material
T(r) = radial torque
F(t) = tensile force,

F(t) = T(r) when T(r) = S(c)/2, and  F(t) = S(t)/2 
Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: andyoutandabout on December 12, 2009, 05:56:08 PM
This is over thinking it me thinks.
Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: threejagsteve on December 12, 2009, 06:16:07 PM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on December 12, 2009, 05:56:08 PM

This is over thinking it me thinks.


The wheels keep turning whether I want them to or not!  (http://i48.tinypic.com/2hi8but.gif)
Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: andyoutandabout on December 13, 2009, 12:38:10 AM
Remind me never to go drinking with you.
Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: threejagsteve on December 13, 2009, 04:55:21 AM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on December 13, 2009, 12:38:10 AM

Remind me never to go drinking with you.


It would likely read like the script for Very Bad Things 2: Very Bad Things on FJs! (http://i47.tinypic.com/2lv1lrn.gif)
Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: andyb on December 13, 2009, 08:08:20 AM
Actually, simply using those joints for their indended purpose generally does an excellent job of reducing any instances of over-thinking things.

Title: Re: cleaning brake calipers
Post by: threejagsteve on December 14, 2009, 05:44:09 AM
Quote from: andyb on December 13, 2009, 08:08:20 AM

Actually, simply using those joints for their indended purpose generally does an excellent job of reducing any instances of over-thinking things.


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