Re: [ST] st Digest, Vol 9, Issue 41

[George Chacko <chackoge@xxxxxxxxx>]

Nudging this thread in a slightly different direction...the Triumph
service guidelines recommend renewing brake caliper seals and brake
lines every four years. This seems like massive overkill so what do
members of this list do?

GC
On 12/28/05, Matthew Heyer <matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks for the tip - I didn't look for that when buying yesterday!!
>
>   Matt Heyer
>
> Thfwsf@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Matt,
>
> When you buy brake cleaner there are differences. Some are kind to the
> rubber seals, other are not. Read the can. I noticed this when I borrowed some
> brake cleaner from my neighbor.
>
> Tom
>
> In a message dated 12/28/2005 12:15:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> st-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:01:16 -0800 (PST)
> From: JUSTIN SHREAVES _wyckoffjustin@xxxxxxxxxx
> (mailto:wyckoffjustin@xxxxxxxxx)
>
> Carb cleaner contains some lubricants, and leaves an oily residue. Never use
> this for any brake work, or anything that is important to keep free from
> oils. Brake clean is a non-residue leaving chemical for that task.
>
> Justin
>
>
>
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