hot-growler Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 hi, i have a problem with brake shoe linings on my spitfire. (I know it is a TR6 forum, but feel the help i've had from here previously with My TR6 is second to none) i bought a new cylinder and shoes but when the drum is on the wheel wont turn. I have backed the adjuster all the way off. I think it is the shoes so i plan on refitting the old ones. The question is what is the best way to remove the brake fluid contamination from the shoes. Thanks in advance, Stephen Brady. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 In days gone by we used to wash them off with petrol let them dry out and go on again. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 I did know a chap who used to boil his shoes in persil when they became contaminated on his land rover, but that may have been oil contamination when the shaft seals failed ……… ATB Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Hi Stephen, what brake fluid is it. DOT4 with wash off or try a blow lamp DOT5 (SBF) will not do either. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hot-growler Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 dot4 mineral Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 DOT4 EG Citroen - Mineral Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hot-growler Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 just the bog standard stuff that strips your paint when it leaks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 EG - DOT4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWARFEGA-STOP-QUICK-BRAKE-AND-CLUTCH-CLEANER-500ML-AEROSOL-/351706084047?hash=item51e350f2cf:g:odgAAOSwZ8ZXDMEt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sapphire72 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Rub back & forth with sandpaper down to a fresh lining section. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWARFEGA-STOP-QUICK-BRAKE-AND-CLUTCH-CLEANER-500ML-AEROSOL-/351706084047?hash=item51e350f2cf:g:odgAAOSwZ8ZXDMEt Isnt that more for washing off brake dust and cleaning off lacquer on new discs? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Nope I buy it by the gallon soak rinse and repeat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 >£20 a litre. Eek! Is it that much better than generic brake cleaner at around £12 for 5 litres? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hot-growler Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 I did the blow torch trick and light sanding. could i have asbestos brake shoes? car been off the road since 1997 so shoes must be at least 20 yrs old as are quite worn. i held at arms length and didn't breathe when i sanded them lightly. not being neurotic but don't want to risk my health for the sake of a pair of brake shoes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sapphire72 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) could i have asbestos brake shoes? You don't want to breath that dust. And, you will probably die, but not from holding them at arms length. New shoes are really cheap, get the riveted ones, rather than bonded, which may come unglued in time. Edited July 9, 2016 by Sapphire72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Don't soak bonded ones (if unknown manufacturer, anyway) in brake cleaner overnight. It is not funny when one of the linings comes unglued @40mph and locks a brake solid!! Scared the sh*t out of me, anyway!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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