Cleaning old brake seals

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08 Oct 2013 20:20 #609299 by ThatGPzGuy
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Hey gang, This may seem like false economy but I am rebuilding my calipers and was going to re-use the seals since they are in decent shape and not leaking. What should I use to clean them? I was thinking clean brake fluid?
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08 Oct 2013 20:45 #609302 by MFolks
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That's what I'd use. Alcohol can degrade rubber seals, after you clean them(use chemical resistant gloves), put them in sandwich bags until ready for installation, to keep them clean.
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09 Oct 2013 08:02 #609344 by ThatGPzGuy
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Thanks MFolks
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
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1976 Bronco
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09 Oct 2013 22:55 #609449 by Motor Head
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I would buy new rebuild kits, and upgrade to stainless lines. Brakes can save your life out there. ;)
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