Brake repairs - basic question..

[Huw Powell]

Dave Conner wrote:
> 
> Is it a problem if brake fluid gets on the brake pads?
> 
> I'm replacing front pads and rotors, incl new PBR Deluxe pads.  I picked up
> one of the pads with what I thought was a clean rag, but it had brake fluid
> on it.  It left a wet mark on about half the pad, and a couple of hours
> later it still looks wet.  I'm afraid the pad might be ruined.
> Will it be OK?

well, that is what brake cleaner is for - you almost always get grease
and stuf on pads and rotors, and the brake cleaner makes them purty
again prior to use...  give the pad a spray and a clean wipe, you should
be able to see if it needs more.

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Huw Powell

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