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Brake Fluid Question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Sodacubes, Nov 15, 2010.

  1. Sodacubes

    Sodacubes Member

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    So i got a used master cylinder, the brake fluid inside is like a gel almost , my current one was white dust , i broke a screw on the cap trying to take it off, what are my options on cleaning that gelled fluid out ?
     
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    Brake cleaner and a old toothbrush. If it is real stubborn then a brass brush does a fine job. Go ahead and remove the piston and seals before cleaning, I'm sure there are years of crud buildup in there. Clean real good and install a rebuild kit and new sightglass. Then a coat of paint and that master cylinder will last another 29 years. Chacal has rebuild kits and sight glasses.
     
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    mlew, don't forget to put a light coating of never seize on the screws for the master cylinder cover. You'll never bust another screw off while trying to remove it.

    Loren
     
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    NeverSeize goes on most every bolt that I put in. It is required part af every mechanics tool box.
     
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    Ok thanks for the tips, i will begin doing a tear down soon yay.
     
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