Chappie Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Anyone ever put cheap vodka or some other alcohol in there brakes instead of oil or water?Just wondering! Chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 nope,my balence is bad enough already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Should work but whats the point ? it's more expensive and water's free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Rot the seals faster? Do you mean 100% alcohol? of vodka?? Stick with Magura Blood!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I ment vodka because it wouldnt freeze like water. Was just an idea! Be nice if they burst for a change though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I ment vodka because it wouldnt freeze like water. Was just an idea! Be nice if they burst for a change though! Why wouldn't it freeze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 alcohol's freezing temperature is lower.But drinking alcohol has water in it anyway, that raises it.=Sas said, water's free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Water *** put a little anti freeze in aswell then your sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Water and anti freeze is the way forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I've got water in my spare one, it's well heavy at the lever.Any way of making it lighter? It's all greased up and is really, really smooth. I just want the lever feel to be lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I've got water in my spare one, it's well heavy at the lever.Any way of making it lighter? It's all greased up and is really, really smooth. I just want the lever feel to be lighter.Take the seal out the lever the one the tpa push's and clean all grease out and clean all the calipers out with a pump then wack a new bit of hose on then bath bleed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 why even bother waisting alcohol ......drink your vodka and just bleed ur brake with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Take the seal out the lever the one the tpa push's and clean all grease out and clean all the calipers out with a pump then wack a new bit of hose on then bath bleed .It's not that, this brake has hardly ever been used. It feels really smooth and when you let the lever go, the pistons come back with such force that they rattle on the backs of the slaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Why wouldn't it freeze?Go back to school, lol because alcohol has increased hydrogen bonding than water, and pulls the molecules closer together as the attractive forces are increased.Most alcohols have less viscosity than water, so then brake lever will feel much lighter to pull, i would imagine, but that’s great but im pretty shure that the seals would start to perish quicker, only way to really no is to try it, it’ll be a first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Water and anti freeze is the way forward!Losten to this guy and what Dave said!! dRink it and bleed with water!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Any idea how to make mine lighter though? I'm guessing I need to use a free-er flowing liquid than water.All the seals are mint, the pistons are clean, the lever feels so smooth to pull it's like your just compressing a spring between your fingers, I just wish it was a lighter spring.Here's the spec.White Eisbar LTD Edition HS33.Rock Pads.Water Bleed.Adamant Blade.Echo Mounts.Echo Booster.I just want to test it properly. I'll probably fit it for a while, then go back to disc, but who knows.I'm getting my Dad to make a couple of metal TPAs, then all it will need is braided hosing, which I probably won't bother doing, as I like disc too much. It's just a little project I want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) Haha! O well lads, just an idea! Ive got plenty of the stuff anyways since my uni course is about how to make it! Cheers for replys! Ill stick with the mineral oil the now like!Chap Edited January 23, 2008 by Chappie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-i-t-c-h Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 i will point you to man rule number one.1) no alchol is wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 muel if you are comparing your maggie to a disk then you've got very little chance of making them feel the same. If you use a thinner liquid your brake will probs be spongy you could try loosening the spring inside the lever behind the seal but thats a bit extreme just keep the slaves oiled and try it out you'll soon get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 muel if you are comparing your maggie to a disk then you've got very little chance of making them feel the same. If you use a thinner liquid your brake will probs be spongy you could try loosening the spring inside the lever behind the seal but thats a bit extreme just keep the slaves oiled and try it out you'll soon get used to it.Hmm there's an idea....I'll try swapping the spring for a softer one! Cheers man.Dunno if I can be arsed though. I'll stick it on my spare bike, ride it until someone wants to buy it, then either sell it with or without.This brake has got to be worth £60, it's new. And I have modded it a bit, I filed the lump the the blade bolt screws into off, and replaced it with a nilock nut, so you can get the lever tension perfect, it barely has any knock, but it will never come undone. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamness™ Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Go back to school, lol because alcohol has increased hydrogen bonding than water, and pulls the molecules closer together as the attractive forces are increased.Most alcohols have less viscosity than water, so then brake lever will feel much lighter to pull, i would imagine, but that’s great but im pretty shure that the seals would start to perish quicker, only way to really no is to try it, it’ll be a first.+1 woop for the chemistry know how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt middler Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 When ever I need to bleed my brakes and I dont have any mineral oil I just use some Vegetable oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Why wouldn't it freeze?Go back to school, lol because alcohol has increased hydrogen bonding than water, and pulls the molecules closer together as the attractive forces are increased.Most alcohols have less viscosity than water, so then brake lever will feel much lighter to pull, i would imagine, but that’s great but im pretty shure that the seals would start to perish quicker, only way to really no is to try it, it’ll be a first.for a simple answer,vodka doesn't freeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Alcohol evaporates, quickly. If the seals aren't up to the job of keep it in (because it's more viscous (can squeeze between the seals easier)) then I'm pretty sure it'll evaporate and induce air into the system. Everyone know's what it's like to have air in your brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Go back to school, lol because alcohol has increased hydrogen bonding than water, and pulls the molecules closer together as the attractive forces are increased.ermmm...actually you've got that the wrong way round...remember that alcohol boils at a lower temperature (as in making whiskey ) than water...takes less energy to break those bonds...they is weaker..i think its a fairly decent idea...only takes about 30ml to bleed a brake if i remember right adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.