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brake fluid reservoir cleaning
scoop - 17/5/07 at 09:17 PM

Finally connected all my brake pipes today and went to bleed the system but found that the reservoir from my f reg sierra was full of sludge which i just cant seem to flush out. So i need either suggestions on how to do this or where i can get a new one for a good price?


russbost - 17/5/07 at 09:24 PM

Dishwasher! - Whilst SWMBO is out!!!


COREdevelopments - 17/5/07 at 09:26 PM

can of brake cleaner usually does the trick.
bet the dishwasher brings it up a treat!


scoop - 18/5/07 at 06:44 AM

Tried the brake cleaner and Jizer!
I did put my engine head in the dish washer. Ill try that
I cant see that its going to get to the front sealed part though.


Bluemoon - 18/5/07 at 07:34 AM

remove from master cylinder, flush and rinse with a little methes.. Sorted mine out and it was also full of sluge..
I woud' nt put it near the dishwasher as breakfulid is realy nasty stuff if you injest it, can't remeber who but somone on here managed to kill there cat/dog with it..

Dan

[Edited on 18/5/07 by Bluemoon]

[Edited on 18/5/07 by Bluemoon]


JAG - 18/5/07 at 08:07 AM

Do a SEARCH

There was a huge discussion on this in the last 6 months.

Don't use the Dishwasher!


scoop - 18/5/07 at 04:42 PM

I sorted it. It came to late last night. I couldnt think of anything to block the holes but eventually came up with ear plugs
Bunged up the holes filled it with brake cleaner and shook it like a cocktail until it all the sludge had been broken down.
Didnt go anywhere near the dishwasher.
Cheers chaps.


MikeRJ - 20/5/07 at 01:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Bluemoon
can't remeber who but somone on here managed to kill there cat/dog with it..



That was antifreeze which tastes sweet so attractive to animals. Brake fluid has the most revolting taste ever, doubt even a dog would drink it tbh.

[Edited on 20/5/07 by MikeRJ]