29-08-2018, 09:18 PM
(This post was last modified: 29-08-2018, 09:22 PM by Hedd Jones.)
(29-08-2018, 02:23 PM)Cplainjones Wrote: The best way to recover soaked brake linings in my experience is to:
A. Remove the worst of the contamination using brake cleaner.
Unfortunately the solvent cleaners also dilute the oil and some of it soaks further into the pores in the linings only to return to the surface when they get hot - stage B. is therefore necessary:
B. Make up a saturated solution of good old Daz detergent - none of this 'Bio' rubbish,
Immerse the shoes in the boiling mixture and simmer for at least 30 mins.
You will be amazed how dark the water goes with what is being driven out of the linings by the heat.......
When removed from the heat the hot shoes naturally dry themselves off ready to be refitted.
I have used this method for years with no ill effects to either bonded or riveted linings.
PS For maintaining marital bliss I use a camping stove for this exercise and not the kitchen cooker..........
Charlie P-J
Out of interest, why not the 'bio' bit? I have found the biological element of such washing powders breaks down oils and greases far better than a 'non bio' equivalent. If yoy think about it. The biological element was developed to wash shitty nappies. Such waste contains fats and thats why it works on oil and grease also.
With respect to bonded linings. Ive found most harsh solvents do upset the bond. Ive had a number of linings debond on various cars (all modern). Usually not a problem as drums are generally only on the back. And back brakes on modern cars actually do nothing (if you dont believe me, put a mole grips on one pipe. You will not notice the difference)