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Reply #15August 07, 2010, 05:08:56 pm

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Re: how do i get these pistons out?
« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2010, 05:08:56 pm »
Quote from: madmedix on August 07, 2010, 04:45:31 pm
The absolutely best penetrant I have ever used (worked where everything else did not, including impact socket and a 6 ft iron pipe for leverage on the hub nuts) is half brake fluid and half auto tranny fluid. I put it in a squeezable mustard bottle with some hose attached. Absolutely miracle stuff.

ANdy

thats weird, because brake fluid is water soluble...
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Reply #16August 07, 2010, 05:44:02 pm

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Re: how do i get these pistons out?
« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2010, 05:44:02 pm »
Aye; that's why I was skeptical when I found out about it. At the time I was willing to try anything to loosen up those huge axle nuts. Once shaken well, it blends nicely. I used DOT3 Valvoline brake fluid and CTC Dexron II tranny juice.

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Reply #17August 09, 2010, 08:47:32 am

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Re: how do i get these pistons out?
« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2010, 08:47:32 am »
Isn't brake fluid a heavy molecular alcohol? It might be both water and oil soluble? Or not. ;)
I will be trying these on replacing my knackered stub axles this weekend. ::)
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