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Re: Brake Fluid Residue Solvent?

To: Rizzo Steven D LtCol AETC/A5RU <Steven.Rizzo@RANDOLPH.AF.MIL>
Subject: Re: Brake Fluid Residue Solvent?
From: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:00:59 -0700
Steve,

Brake cleaner works very well. Seriously, SUPER-X or equivalent is about
as good as you can get.

Dave

Rizzo Steven D LtCol AETC/A5RU wrote:
 > Good day, Listers!  A friend is having difficulty removing the
 > pistons from the master cylinders.  There is a very thick sticky
 > substance that is probably old dried out brake fluid "in there".....
 > What would be a good way to get those pistons out?  What solvent
 > would be effective in cleaning up the old dried out fluid?  My first
 > guess would be to soak them in fresh fluid for a few days.....
 > Thank you in advance for your help!
 >
 > Stever




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