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Greasing the brake pipes
21. Jul 2006 at 19:12  
I seem to remember Mark mentioning about greasing up the brake pipes.

Seems like a good idea, but wouldn't some idiot at the MOT say "Brake pipes are leaking - failed the MOT"
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Reply #1 - 21. Jul 2006 at 19:15  
Not unless he was a complete w****r. Even a Vx 'technician' should be able to tell the difference between brake fluid and grease.
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Reply #2 - 21. Jul 2006 at 20:36  
Something I have always done.....brake pipes, nuts, bolts, linkages.....

Does it work?, well the Nova had all its original brake pipes, handbrake cables etc......at 17 years of age!

grease or waxoyl work very well.
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Reply #3 - 21. Jul 2006 at 21:24  
Right - out comes the trolley jack and axle stands.
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Reply #4 - 21. Jul 2006 at 21:26  
I was told by an MOT tester few years back, that greasing pipes etc keeps them in good order, stops corrosion.  Done it ever since, never had a problem at MOT time
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Reply #5 - 21. Jul 2006 at 22:09  
Its very good practice and something that old school mechnics always do (not these modern scally wags!).

I usualy use waxoyl now as I have found it to be much more searching (realy gets into the fixings and helps them to free off if required in the future), easier to apply and its rust killing properties are much better.
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Reply #6 - 22. Jul 2006 at 07:04  
Should I get a waxing kit, or just a spray can, or a 5ltr drum?

Where's the best place to buy and how much should I expect to pay?
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Reply #7 - 22. Jul 2006 at 10:07  
Think I might be trying some waxoyl
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