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cleaning brake calipers

Started by andyoutandabout, November 25, 2009, 11:05:05 PM

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andyoutandabout

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.
life without a bike is just life

threejagsteve

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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!

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!
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

RichBaker

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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.
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threejagsteve

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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!


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 
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

andyoutandabout

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December 12, 2009, 05:56:08 PM
This is over thinking it me thinks.
life without a bike is just life

threejagsteve

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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! 
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

andyoutandabout

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December 13, 2009, 12:38:10 AM
Remind me never to go drinking with you.
life without a bike is just life

threejagsteve

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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!
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"

andyb

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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.

threejagsteve

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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.


WARNING: May lead to excessive and/or exuberant polishing.
"If you wanna bark with the big dogs, you can't pee with the puppies!"
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