daverclasper Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Hi. After getting fed up with modern ones falling to bits, I bought a 70s/80s one from a car boot for a couple of quid. Wondering if it's worth lubing the internal rubber seal/bore, with a bit of brake fluid, to keep things smooth?. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 WD40? Or does it rot rubber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Most old pumps just need a squirt of engine type oil, it may even be a leather seal Ive got a 1928 goodrich pump and spare parts are avaiilable http://www.vintagepumps.co.uk/ Mines liks the middle one on his table with the trangle rest Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted October 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Thanks guys. It is a rubber seal, so hopefully of that vintage, engine oil won't muller it? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunW Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Silicon based lube for rubber ? Like you use on window seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 Don't use brake fluid. Engine oil, or 3 in one should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 If the seal on the piston is rubber, then won't engine oil rot it? Red rubber grease would be the right lubricant. EG https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/15g-Castrol-Red-Rubber-Grease-Brake-Caliper-Fluid-Mini-Tin-Buy-2-Get-5-off-Now/1856194140?iid=172481763013&chn=ps John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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