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hd 5 brake and clutch cleaning

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Topic: hd 5 brake and clutch cleaning

Posted By: Dobry Den Chip
Subject: hd 5 brake and clutch cleaning
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2026 at 9:14am

I finally got both rear ends back together and have been driving around. Steering is tough. Clutches work but brakes do not. Drained a little water and oil from each side. Manual talks about using solvent to clean brakes and steering clutches. What can I use as "solvent"?

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Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2026 at 1:27pm

First off do not leave the 3/4" pipe plugs in case bottom as oil and water drain from there
I installed plugs , then used diesel fuel to wash clutches and brake bands , couple gallons in each side , run machine operating clutches and brakes - then park and drain cases .
I blocked clutch levers in pulled position to allow any fluid to drain from between plates
Since I changed to HD11 metallic rather then fiber clutch plates have not had to wash them .

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