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Fork Seals - AK20 forks
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1430666" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>Didn't say anything about varsol on caliper seals. Rotors and brake pads only and applied with a rag. Varsol isn't especially aggressive toward rubber and is a far better solvent for oil than IPA. (And far less aggressive than brake cleaner!!) Calipers typically get cleaned with an alkaline degreasing detergent (Spray Nine in Canada), scrubbed with my wife's toothbrush and thoroughly rinsed. When pads are changed, pistons get extended as far as I dare and dirt is wiped off pistons and seals with a dry cloth before pushing them back. Didn't do a thorough disassembly and cleaning this time - pads likely need to be changed this year (or at least rotated). </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1430666, member: 19880"] Didn't say anything about varsol on caliper seals. Rotors and brake pads only and applied with a rag. Varsol isn't especially aggressive toward rubber and is a far better solvent for oil than IPA. (And far less aggressive than brake cleaner!!) Calipers typically get cleaned with an alkaline degreasing detergent (Spray Nine in Canada), scrubbed with my wife's toothbrush and thoroughly rinsed. When pads are changed, pistons get extended as far as I dare and dirt is wiped off pistons and seals with a dry cloth before pushing them back. Didn't do a thorough disassembly and cleaning this time - pads likely need to be changed this year (or at least rotated). [/QUOTE]
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