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Clean brake shoe/Lining
Is there any way to reasonably clean the break shoe and lining?
What would you use to clean the inside of the drum?
Thanks
Ben
What would you use to clean the inside of the drum?
Thanks
Ben
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
I soaked and scrubbed shoes in gas. Used brake cleaner to finish. Same with drums to get all the sticky gunk off while rebuilding the rear axle on my 26 RPU.
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
I'll try that overnight
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
Kerosene. Less flammable.
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
I've used E-85 as it's 60-85% ethyl alcohol, not as flammable (I presume) as gasoline, and it's cheap. when tossed out and lit, it burns with a much less intense flame than gasoline. Just my opinion, however
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
I have always been taught to never use gasoline as a soaking/cleaning agent. It is just too flammable and dangerous and the fumes go very far. If the fumes happen to find an ignition source, such as the pilot light of a floor mounted water heater, it can ruin your day, if not your life. As a solvent for cleaning oil based deposits from parts, I have found nothing better than lacquer thinner but it is a hot solvent and should not be used to clean painted parts unless you want to remove the paint. When soaking in any kind of flammable solvent, it is always a good idea to cover the container to keep the fumes and solvent contained. To keep your wife happy, instead of using your wife’s cooking pots for cleaning parts, you can find very nice sets of stainless steel parts cleaning containers in various sizes in the form of cooking pot sets, with form fitting tops at Walmart. You’ll be surprised at how much you use them around your shop. Jim Patrick
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
That's why they make Brakleen !
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
As a last step in de-greasing use Super Clean or Purple Power or a cleaner of that sort. It Will remove all traces of oils left by other cleaners or gasoline.
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
I should have noted to clean parts with gasoline " OUTSIDE". Brake clean after. A good scrub with Dawn dishsoap would probably work also.
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
BMW in Europe sell an aerosol brake cleaner. I used it recently on my TT rear shoes and drum. Best cleaner I have used, I thought the shoes were beyond redemption. Would highly recommend.
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
Whatever you use, be SURE to wear gloves designed for that purpose! Any of the products you're likely to use are quite toxic and it's best to avoid direct contact with your skin.
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Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
My go to is LA's Awesome Cleaner - 20 oz - Dollar General.
I put it in a plastic container with lid. Let it soak over night. Pull the part. Scrub with wire brush, rinse and repeat.
I put it in a plastic container with lid. Let it soak over night. Pull the part. Scrub with wire brush, rinse and repeat.