reb78 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I think the stuff is quite corrosive, so what is adequate to clear up a spill on metal? There is some on the chassis leg on my 110 - is it ok to wipe it up and then spray down with brake cleaner or is there something more i should do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 water is your friend here as brake fluid absorbs water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebean Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Brake fluid, in itself, is inherently non-corrosive and contains corrosion inhibitors (make a hell of a mess of some/ all of the brake components if it wasn't!) The earlier DOT3/4 (non silicon based) types as used in your average Landy are highly effective paint strippers of cellulose based paint/ petroleum based underseals. Suggest you wipe off the softened paint/ underseal. Wash with hot soapy water and reapply whatever protection was on there in the first place. If the chassis is galvanised- don't worry about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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