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Brake fluid reservoir cleaning
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:01 pm
by Gary71
Anyone managed to make an original reservoir vaguely white again?
I’ve tried brake cleaner and clean cloths, tempted by the dishwasher but don’t want to melt it!
Any ideas?
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Re: Brake fluid reservoir cleaning
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:06 pm
by Lightweight_911
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In the past I've used a Stanley knife blade to scrape along the raised edges followed by cleaning the exterior using a Brillo pad & hot water - didn't return it to looking new but made a significant improvement.
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Re: Brake fluid reservoir cleaning
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:54 pm
by AndrewSlater
I would leave it to soak overnight in a bleach / warm water mix - that often works well.
Re: Brake fluid reservoir cleaning
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:49 pm
by Gary71
Thanks guys I’ll try a combination of both methods and report back
Re: Brake fluid reservoir cleaning
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:07 pm
by BILLY BEAN
I had success on brake reservoir and washer bottles with neat bleach and gentle use of very fine wire wool.
Re: Brake fluid reservoir cleaning
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:11 pm
by Gary71
I’ve done the Stanley blade and hot wash today followed by a dunk in a Oxywhite solution as I didn’t have any bleach!
I’d say probably 70% better. Bleach arriving tomorrow for stage two.
It’s a thrilling life we lead…
Re: Brake fluid reservoir cleaning
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:36 pm
by rhd racer
If in doubt, I reach for Jiff (or Cif for the young’ uns). The light grit in it seems to fix many a problem…
Cheers
Wayne
Re: Brake fluid reservoir cleaning
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:39 pm
by Gary71
I decided to skip the final bleach stage as once dried it didn’t look too bad. It’s now on the car so it’s done.
