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Leaky brakes

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Andy4802, Oct 23, 2006.

  1. Oct 23, 2006
    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

    Hudson, Qc, Canada
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    guys is brake fluid bad for tires?.. like will it deteriorate the rubber?

    a couple of the wheel cylinders on my flattie are leaking and it may be a couple weeks before i can get around to rebuilding the brakes (dont worry, im not driving her like that... just concerned about my BFG's)... its leaking down on the tire...
     
    Andy4802, Oct 23, 2006
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  2. Oct 24, 2006
    tommy b

    tommy b Member

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    Brake fluid is not bad for tires, in fact, when I have old rubber pieces. like floor plugs, grommets, and the like, that are hard from age, I soak them in used brake fluid for a couple of weeks and they come out flexible again. Now, if what's running onto your tire is rear end oil (from the rear seals leaking) THAT will rot the rubber over time.

    tommy b
     
    tommy b, Oct 24, 2006
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  3. Oct 24, 2006
    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

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    thanks Tommy!
     
    Andy4802, Oct 24, 2006
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  4. Oct 29, 2006
    jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

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    Using brake fluid was a very common old school way of armoralling tires. My dad used to do this back in the fifties. Won't hurt the rubber a bit.
     
    jeepdaddy2000, Oct 29, 2006
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