[TR] Castrol Red Rubber Grease

[Randall]

My understanding is that the red grease is only for use outside the areas
that touch brake fluid.  But you probably could use it, as long as you clean
it off thoroughly (brake cleaner solvent) before putting the parts into
service.

If you're planning on using DOT 5 silicone in the system, then I'd just coat
the parts with DOT 5.  Store where dirt and dust can't get attracted, then
clean before installation anyway.

The other alternative is to just leave them dry.  Don't make the mistake I
did (a long time ago) and try to use conventional brake fluid.  That stuff
actually promotes corrosion, rather than protecting from it!

AFAIK, should be able to use the same thing on the clutch components; on a
Triumph anyway.

-- Randall 
56 TR3 TS13571L once and future daily driver
71 Stag LE1473 - awaiting engine rebuild
71-2-3 Stag - awaiting gearbox rebuild 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On 
> Behalf Of Sujit Roy
> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 1:33 PM
> To: Triumphs
> Subject: [TR] Castrol Red Rubber Grease
> 
> With the shelter in place order in California, my second Stag 
> rebuild order is getting screwed up. 
> So, now I planning to work on brakes and clutch. 
> First the brakes. 
> I am planning to rebuild some rear brake cylinders and some 
> front calipers but don't plan to bleeding the system for some 
> time. Can I coat the metal part of the cylinders and rubber 
> parts with his stuff, Castrol Red Rubber Grease,  so rust 
> doesn't settle in?
> 
> Are there other products worth recommending?
> 
> I'm assuming if I can use it on brakes I should be able to 
> use it on the clutch. Is this right?
> 
> Sujit
> 
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> Sujit Roy
> Cupertino, California
> 
> https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/
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