JB Weld on Aluminum ?

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RideGuy

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• Feb 17, 2009

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My Silencer rubbed through my Wilwood brake assembly to the point that it now has a pin hole leak.

Will JB Weld hold to the aluminum brake assembly as long as I get all the DOT 4 brake oil cleaned off ?? I'm thinking I can build it up over a couple days......

I found an assembley on Ebay this morning so I do have a solution here in a week or so....

I'm just wondering if I'm wasting my time with the quick JB fix..... Having your brakes just fail on the mountain gets a little squirly......

T.I.A.

 

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drinkwyo

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• Feb 17, 2009

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If u get i clean enuf it will probably only be a temporary fix. It could last longer tho. Ive had some good luck with JB, but when its on a critical part it is not worth the risk IMO.

 

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theultrarider

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• Feb 17, 2009

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As much pressure as there will be in the calier, I am sure that you will just blow it off there. I guess you could try it, just don't rely on having any brakes. Not for long anyway. I'd be shopping for sure.

 

Wheel House Motorsports

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• Feb 17, 2009

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get it fixed, JB weld is magic, but that might be pushing it, apply a large amount and it may honestly outlast the sled, but its not worth loosing brakes over!! go get it welded, or just replaced.

 

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ArcticBoy

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• Feb 17, 2009

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I sealed a crankcase with it