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Re: best penetrant for 65 y/o brake lines
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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07/05/16 06:44 PM
07/05/16 06:44 PM
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I took a "toothbrush type" wire brush and knocked loose any external rust so that the penetrant could soak in. I then used a mix of 1/2 Acetone and 1/2 trans fluid and let it soak. I was able to break loose 13 45 year old brake lines and reuse the original lines.
Let it sit a day or two and keep squirting it in.
1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500
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Re: best penetrant for 65 y/o brake lines
[Re: cdstl]
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07/05/16 10:22 PM
07/05/16 10:22 PM
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propane or acetylene? You might put the acet (sparingly) on it then shoot it while hot with some WD40 or whatever you have & see if it works
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Re: best penetrant for 65 y/o brake lines
[Re: superchuck]
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07/06/16 02:11 PM
07/06/16 02:11 PM
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Mix ATF with acetone 50/50. Way better than kroil. I'll give it a try since that stuff is nowhere to be found (except by mail) plus it is EXPENSIVE.
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Re: best penetrant for 65 y/o brake lines
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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07/07/16 07:26 PM
07/07/16 07:26 PM
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Home Depot has acetone, plus I have a can of it at my house, right around the corner from you. Come and get it.
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