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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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What is a good way to clean this used calipers I got?


Also, is there any place I shouldn't get fluid into? Other than brake fluid?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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cap the connection where the brake line goes, make sure the bleeder vave is closed. i just use brake cleaner for mine.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ozzy1
cap the connection where the brake line goes, make sure the bleeder vave is closed. i just use brake cleaner for mine.
obviously brake cleaner.. ...

but yea ok I will figure those two holes.. Still learning here
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Whaazup17
obviously brake cleaner.. ...
sorry about stating the obvious i was having one of those moments.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Whaazup17
Also, is there any place I shouldn't get fluid into?
yeah..your fucking eyes!
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Pat
yeah..your fucking eyes!
or your mouth
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by harold harper
or your mouth
uh huh hey they are your calipers HAH... I have to learn how to put them on

I will figure it out..
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