WD40 & dust seals

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19 February 2007, 12:46 PM

hmhaga

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WD40 & dust seals

Does WD40 ruin the dust seals? My brake calipers needs a cleanup while changing pads, WD40 is a perfect solvent.

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20 February 2007, 06:09 PM

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Isn't wd40 quite flammable?

Not sure about seals, I've bin told the main ingredient is fish oil.

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21 February 2007, 08:00 AM

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I think WD40 is sort of parafin based and not a good idea, also it might lubricate your discs. You can buy proper brake cleaning sprays which must be OK but I just clean mine with a toothbrush.

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