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MG MGA - Mga Disc Brake caliper cleaning

I have removed the pistons,from a pair of 1600 disc brake calipers and now need some advise on how to clean them. Both calipers have been seperated. I used my grease gun to force out the pistons, and now I have to remove the grease from the inner channels of the caliper. I have thought of using, gasoline,kerosene,brake drum cleaner,soft narrow brushes,degreasing cleaners,but I am not sure which will do the best job. Could someone please advise me of the best method,to handle this task.

Thank you.
Gordon Harrison

They are cast iron, so use any solvent you like. I suggest final rinse with Lacquer thinner, followed by blow dry and paint immediately (if you like) before they go rusty.
barneymg

Acetone
Art Pearse

I blew them out with my compressor then liberally washed the channels with GUNK engine cleaner. Worked great.
Gordon Harrison

This thread was discussed between 14/08/2015 and 17/08/2015

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