Re: [ST] Caliper piston cleaning

[" Kevin Dicks" <rawsonboy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Be careful with Simple Green.  Un-diluted it will dull the paint finish
(it's strong stuff) on engine cases for example as a member of our local
group found out on his S3.  I dilute it to at least 50% and normally even
more.

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[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Zoltan Pavlakovich
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 12:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [ST] Caliper piston cleaning


Nobody mentioned Simple Green yet - it works great for me and is
biodegradable!

Z

On 6/13/07, Jonathan <jonathanrellis@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I find that the Armor All Automotive Orange Citris cleaner wipes get 
> all sort of gunk off of my rear wheel quite easily including the spin 
> off from chain lube etc.
>
> Jonathan
>
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> [mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Frederic NIZERY
> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:25 AM
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> Subject: Re: [ST] Caliper piston cleaning
>
> >...
> >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
>
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