On Oct 10, 4:40 am, "John" wrote:
> When I was in the Army Reserves I looked after (amongst other things!)
> Motor/Generator sets that had a "rubber" coupling that coupled the two
> together. Being rubber it developed squeeks which we got rid off for months
> at a time by putting on brake fluid. Didnt seem to
> affect rubber in any other way.
> Cheers
> John
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> >I treat my tires to a coating of used brake fluid. avoiding the road
> > surfaces of course.
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I know some used car lots that used to use brake fluid to make the
tires look newer on their cars. It worked. I used wd-40. Rubber
gaskets and gromets (air shocks etc) respond best to petroliem jelly
to soften and seal. Works great. Dennis