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jbp 10-17-2012 07:55:49 64.57.160.144 Report to Moderator	Is there any way to degrease oil soaked brake bands on a Farmall H other than replacement? The linings have a lot of wear left on them, so don't want to replace them unless neccessary. New seals are on order so have a couple of days to get them cleaned up before reassembly. Wally World brake cleaner did not degrease them, so am open to suggestions. Thanks, Joe [Reply]   [No Email]
Nebraska Kirk 10-17-2012 18:20:09 207.91.4.159 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to jbp, 10-17-2012 07:55:49   Oven cleaner works pretty good. [Reply]  [No Email]
Tom Fleming 10-17-2012 16:02:51 184.75.46.115 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to jbp, 10-17-2012 07:55:49   I have used a propane torch on mine. Just watch you dont get them too hot. Finish of with a very light sanding with 200 grit to scuff up the glaze. [Reply]  [No Email]
jbp 10-17-2012 14:51:50 64.57.160.238 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to jbp, 10-17-2012 07:55:49   Thanks for all the responses. I got out the propane torch and couldn't believe how heat would bring oil to the surface of the bands. Brakes may not be perfect for a while but will certainly be a lot better than when they were soaked with transmission oil. Again thanks, there are some very helpful people on this forum. Joe [Reply]  [No Email]
wisbaker 10-17-2012 12:46:18 207.118.181.192 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to jbp, 10-17-2012 07:55:49   Using Diesel fuel will just re-oil them. If you use a solvent you'll need something that doesn't leave a film or saturate the band. Gasoline, Stoddard solvent, Spirits of Oleum or other parts cleaner solvents. Or more environmentally friendly simple green or some of the other water based degreasers available through retail channels [Reply]  [No Email]
ken house 10-17-2012 12:19:11 173.242.240.50 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to jbp, 10-17-2012 07:55:49   i was not in a hurry, i cleaned the bands with gas and let them lay in the sun for a few weeks. [Reply]  [No Email]
mandm56082 10-17-2012 08:24:23 66.87.144.75 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to jbp, 10-17-2012 07:55:49   Get youself a little torch bottle and burn the oil off the brakes. Just make sure you don't get it so hot that you start burning the pad. I've done it on car and truck brakes and also the ones on my SMTA [Reply]  [No Email]
JRSutton 10-17-2012 08:37:18 75.130.109.233 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to mandm56082, 10-17-2012 08:24:23   thats what I do - just set them on fire and let them burn clean. Takes longer than you'd probably expect - but works. [Reply]  [No Email]
JRSutton 10-17-2012 08:38:50 75.130.109.233 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to JRSutton, 10-17-2012 08:37:18   one note - DON'T be hitting them with break cleaner and heating them up do a search on that and you can find info on why that's so bad - can create highly toxic fumes. [Reply]  [No Email]
Super-H-Mike 10-17-2012 10:18:12 76.164.147.173 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to JRSutton, 10-17-2012 08:38:50   Yes, Brake cleaner will work for this...but dont put flame to it until it is ALL evaporated, if you decide to burn it too. Most brake clean I have used is highly flamable,ignites with a "whoof" like gas does. And also toxic fumes, as JR stated. [Reply]  [No Email]
rustyfarmall 10-17-2012 08:11:52 67.55.162.174 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to jbp, 10-17-2012 07:55:49   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see I've cleaned up a few brake bands from cars using parts cleaning solvent, but if you don't have access to any solvent, you might try soaking them in diesel fuel for a day or two, or maybe even gasoline. Maybe use some aerosol carb cleaner to finish the job. I think that brake cleaner stuff is mostly meant for cleaning the brake residue from the mounting surfaces. It's good stuff, but it won't do what the carb cleaner will do. [Reply]  [No Email]
IA Roy 10-17-2012 11:29:11 24.149.10.69 Report to Moderator	Re: Oil soaked brake bands in reply to rustyfarmall, 10-17-2012 08:11:52   Don"t use diesel fuel. It is also an oil, but a very thin one. [Reply]  [No Email]