Ian Vincent Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Earlier today I noticed that there is a tiny weep coming from the bottom of my brake fluid reservoir and a small puddle had formed. We are talking about something about an inch in diameter and there is no visible drop in thelevel in the reservoir but it has clearly been sat there a while because it has soaked its way into the paint. I have tried wiping but that is just going to strip the paint right back to metal. Has anyone any bright ideas for clearing it up with minimal damage to the paintwork because while I could remove the reservoir and associated pipework and make good, I am about to move house and won't have time for some while. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hi Ian, hot soapy water. Simply flush. Do not scrub etc otherwise the paint will come off. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Water no harm. Hydraulic brake/clutch parts are cleaned with meths. But best might be Brake Cleaner, but do it well ventilated etc. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Brake cleaner may be a bit aggressive for paint softened by brake fluid. Soapy water is what I would use, plenty of it. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Cold water ie drown it and damp cloth. Not brake cleaner never. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Thanks All. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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