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Old May 11, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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I have replaced 3 times now in 70000 miles...tried PBV blaster, silicone, WD40, graphite...replace and it went away.i think they are like 4 bucks.
 
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Originally Posted by Pops
I removed the piece of rubber and found its hard as a rock !
Dip it in cider
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Dip it in cider
YEP! Best thing for things that harden up!
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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Default No petrolium products!
Originally Posted by jjnoble
Just put some oil on it and put it back where you got it from.
Originally Posted by red devil
X2 on the oil.
Originally Posted by Bill03E
pb blaster really softens rubber, maybe try that.
Originally Posted by EastSideBikerTrash
I'd try silicone.
NO NOT use any petrolium based products! Oil based products will soften then turn rubber into mush! Silicon will work but will wash off with water. Easiest just to replace - cheap enough!
 
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Originally Posted by Buckinfitch
Dip it in cider
+!. I try to that as much as possible!
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Buckinfitch
Dip it in cider
Tried that numerous times....its a great excuse! Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by jeffreydsilver
NO NOT use any petrolium based products! Oil based products will soften then turn rubber into mush! Silicon will work but will wash off with water. Easiest just to replace - cheap enough!
I ran by the shop after work and purchased another..Thanks
 
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I have replaced 3 times now in 70000 miles...tried PBV blaster, silicone, WD40, graphite...replace and it went away.i think they are like 4 bucks.
I picked up another one...Thanks
 
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