Re: [Amc-list] Brake clean in a spray can

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I agree, I've never succesfully cleaned and reused oiled brake shoes or pads.
even multiple cleanings only seem to work until the oil cooks back to the surface due to brake heat.
Toss'em if they get contaminated, it's not worth it!
On the flip side when I bought my 82 setup the rotors were worn out, but the pads were fairly new metallics with the red backing plates, [I forget what company made them, but knew at the time] anyway, I carefuly blocked them flat and still use them. Do they have asbestos in them? hmm, maybe, never thought about it at the time. Too late now !

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2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
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 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>
> This is generally a bad idea long term (which I hope we were expected to 
> read into this). The reason is that you'll never get all of the lube out 
> which will cause grabby brakes. The lube (or brake fluid) may also break 
> down the glue used to hold the linings to the shoes or the glue that 
> holds the lining material together (it also may not but since I'm not a 
> brakeologist, I have no way of knowing). Grabby brakes can send you into 
> a tree (or oncoming traffic) and a failed lining will at least destroy a 
> drum but could also cause a wreck.
> 
> The brakes are the single most important thing on your car. It is never 
> worth cheaping out on them. Other than getting me home in a pinch (which 
> I'd call AAA for anyway), it's best to park the car until it can be 
> fixed properly.
> 
> Matt
> 
> amxron wrote:
> > will clean up the mess. In a pinch I've used it to clean oiled shoes!
> > 
> > 
> > amxron
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