spilled brake fluid...help
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spilled brake fluid...help
After reading the article on how to bleed/flush your clutch fluid I went out to get clear tubing and some DOT3 brake fluid.
While I was trying to open the bleeder I accidentally spilled some brake fluid onto the engine and headers and some other parts.
Is this going to cause any damage to my engine or any parts that I spilled brake fluid on? I tried cleaning it with a rag and took of the heat shield and tried to wipe it down.
Whats a good way to clean the brake fluid or is it going to be fine like that?
While I was trying to open the bleeder I accidentally spilled some brake fluid onto the engine and headers and some other parts.
Is this going to cause any damage to my engine or any parts that I spilled brake fluid on? I tried cleaning it with a rag and took of the heat shield and tried to wipe it down.
Whats a good way to clean the brake fluid or is it going to be fine like that?
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I don't got it on the paint. Just got it on the stock headers and whatevers underneath and some around the block. Doesn't look like I got it on any belts either.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dogginator »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Rinse with water.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol but brake fluid is oil based.
Just get some engine degreaser. I use black magic...because it cleans as it shines. I sound like a commercial.
Available only at your local autozone lol.
lol but brake fluid is oil based.
Just get some engine degreaser. I use black magic...because it cleans as it shines. I sound like a commercial.
Available only at your local autozone lol.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B serious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
lol but brake fluid is oil based.</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_3
Are you seeking a chemistry lesson? Brake fluid is quite hygroscopic. Water will rinse it away without risking the paint.
lol but brake fluid is oil based.</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_3
Are you seeking a chemistry lesson? Brake fluid is quite hygroscopic. Water will rinse it away without risking the paint.
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Re: (Dogginator)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dogginator »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_3
Are you seeking a chemistry lesson? Brake fluid is quite hygroscopic. Water will rinse it away without risking the paint.</TD></TR></TABLE>
^ tr00f
that's why people always look for high wet boiling points for brake fluid...it absorbs moisture in the air enough so that its boiling temperature lowers noticeably.
try cleaning it off with some water first and if there's still residue left, then go for engine degreaser.
also check to make sure it didn't get on any non-metal gaskets...it can wear away at them over time
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_3
Are you seeking a chemistry lesson? Brake fluid is quite hygroscopic. Water will rinse it away without risking the paint.</TD></TR></TABLE>
^ tr00f
that's why people always look for high wet boiling points for brake fluid...it absorbs moisture in the air enough so that its boiling temperature lowers noticeably.
try cleaning it off with some water first and if there's still residue left, then go for engine degreaser.
also check to make sure it didn't get on any non-metal gaskets...it can wear away at them over time
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Re: (Dogginator)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dogginator »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_3
Are you seeking a chemistry lesson? Brake fluid is quite hygroscopic. Water will rinse it away without risking the paint.</TD></TR></TABLE>
fair enough
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_3
Are you seeking a chemistry lesson? Brake fluid is quite hygroscopic. Water will rinse it away without risking the paint.</TD></TR></TABLE>
fair enough
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thanks. how do I clean the brake fluid on my drive way? can't wash it with water can i ?
Modified by matryx at 2:51 PM 10/5/2007
Modified by matryx at 2:51 PM 10/5/2007
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water will not rid of it all like other indicated , use that junk spray and wash it off cuz brake fuild will take your paint off quick
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Re: spilled brake fluid...help (__stig)
dont get brake cleaner etc on paint it will take some of it off like clear coat or wax, brake cleaner, carb cleaner etc is no good to spray on paint
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