Re: [ST] Caliper piston cleaning

[JES_VFR <jes_vfr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 06:24 AM 6/13/2007, you wrote:

> >...
> >Not really, I tried a bunch of stuff and ended up getting 90% of it
> >off with Acetone and a scotchbrite pad.
> >...
>Acetone?? That seems pretty aggressive. And scotchbritt even more.
>I avoid to mix anything except break cleaner w/ dot4 (especially teflon).
>Seals are made for dot4 and only dot4.
>The only griding material I allow myself is a piece of plastic or 
>wood + tooth brush.
>Take time for sure.
>
>I do it at pads change. OK so far.
>
>Fred ST 02 BRG

Sorry Fred,
I was referring to what I had to use to remove the fling off/drip off 
dry teflon lube from the rear rim. Once it dries it is really 
tenacious and I had tried something milder like like brake cleaner to 
remove it from the wheel but it really did not budge.

Of course if  I had cleaned the rim more frequently, then perhaps the 
buildup would have been more easily removed.
I guess I have to spend time cleaning the rim with brake cleaner or 
some such right after I lube the chain from now on.



JohnS
A Dragon Ascending
"Forging my body in the Fires of my Will"

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