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Indymike

posted on 17/10/06 at 08:15 PM Reply With Quote
Cleaning brake reservoir

I thought I would pop the reservoir off my master cylinder and put it in the dishwasher. Is that a good idea or will it ruin anything?





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oliwb

posted on 17/10/06 at 08:17 PM Reply With Quote
Should be fine - obviously don't put the cap in as well as I would imagine the wet and heat will probably destroy the electrics in the top.....Will be interesting to see:
a- the results
b- how you get it past SWMBO
c- the look on her face when she finds out! - especially if it goes wrong!
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Agriv8

posted on 17/10/06 at 08:50 PM Reply With Quote
dont have a dish washer but they are supposidly brill for cleaning engine bits.

SWIMBO could be the problem.

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Jon Ison

posted on 17/10/06 at 08:53 PM Reply With Quote
they don't like spark plugs in the oven either, cant think why not.........






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Indymike

posted on 17/10/06 at 09:07 PM Reply With Quote
Not sure what SWMBO stands for, but I think I can guess who you mean. Was planning this little job for when she's not around. Save me some grief





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RazMan

posted on 17/10/06 at 09:17 PM Reply With Quote
Baking on Hammerite engine mounts in the oven gets me 'the look'

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russbost

posted on 17/10/06 at 09:30 PM Reply With Quote
Mmmmmmmmmmmm, Yummy, brake fluid flavoured plates





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02GF74

posted on 18/10/06 at 12:56 PM Reply With Quote
this is just the platstic bit? I'd be concerned with the high temp - can you jsut use some water and washing up liquid with a tooth brush/shake it?
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Bluemoon

posted on 18/10/06 at 01:11 PM Reply With Quote
I removed reservoir, rinsed with methylated, wiped with clean rag, rinsed, and let dry.. Worked for me. I would be cautious about putting anything with breakfluid near food as it's nasty stuff, at the least I would run the dishwasher afterwards a few times before using it again...

Dan

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dave r

posted on 18/10/06 at 08:32 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Bluemoon
breakfluid near food as it's nasty stuff,

Dan





you ever read whats in dishwasher tablets ??

have put several car parts through mine, and the mrs isnt any wiser ;p

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lexi

posted on 22/10/06 at 06:08 PM Reply With Quote
Yeah caustic soda.It`s needed to clean the turmeric off the plates I broke the wifes Zannusi up last week to scavenge some bits for projects (doesn`t everyone?)Lordy that thing was minging inside.
I think I`ll wash my dishes by hand now.
Alex

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