PeterW Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 During the rebuild, I put in new handbrake and hi/lo rubber gaiters. They've both perished in less than 2 years, and I'm just wondering if its down to carp rubber these days....? Is there anything you should (or shouldn't) put on them to prolong their life..? Cheers Pete PS - they were LR Genuine Parts, not *raddocks etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I had the same problem with a propshaft gaiter. Completely perished after zero miles. I was given to understand that modern rubber has to be biodegradeable because Europe says so. There was discussion a while back about tyres having to be replaced after x years for same reason, regardless of mileage. You're not supposed to use Vaselene on rubber. Why not make your own gaiters out of leathercloth or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) get some ky jelly & work it well into each gaiter. from a google search link -------------------- KY Jelly lubricant may be used with c****** and other rubber products. Edited June 1, 2006 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Boy Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 What about some silicone gel? I use it on tyres to make them look black and new, but it also prolongs the life of the rubber by keeping out the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardatherton Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 What about some silicone gel? What about black tyre paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Gotta love google Wonder if it works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Explain that to the wife. See will never believe you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I think you need to rub your self down to your local main dealer and buy genuine ones. The 'cheap as chips' (sorry Nick) ones are made from recycled chewing gum (or so I believe). Good quality rubber seals and components are expensive. There is no two ways about it. If it's cheap - it will be rubbish. Don't believe me? Try buying one of each & see for yourself. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 You didn't see this in Pete's post then Si PS - they were LR Genuine Parts, not *raddocks etc I think you need to rub your self down to your local main dealer and buy genuine ones.Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Explain that to the wife. I don't have a wife - or should I explain it to yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 If your brave enough be my guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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