Best Storage Solution for a backup MBC?

[iloveredmeat]

Hi Everyone,

I've not been able to sell my refurbished master brake cylinder, so, since nobody seems to need one, I'm going to store it for my girls to deal with after I die (unless I need it before then)...

What is the best way to store one of these? Soak it in WD40? Freeze it in a block of ice... or whale blubber if I can get my hands on some of that? Time capsule?

Thanks in advance,
pm

[keith0alan]

Store it in a cool dry place.

[iloveredmeat]

Store it in a cool dry place.

Thanks Keith, cool and dry is actually harder than it sounds with my garage situation, the garage can get hot ... so, more specifically:

Should I add ANY lube to it? A light coat of oil? Anything to the rubber to keep it nice and supple?

And honest question: place it in a bag in a refrigerator?

Thanks again,
Peter

[keith0alan]

If it has been rebuilt it should be dry of brake fluid other than a tiny amount. If the rubber is kept dry is should last a very long time. In the house should be fine. Fridge is overkill. Out in a shed where it roasts in the summer and gets damp in the winter will certianly kill it.

[iloveredmeat]

If it has been rebuilt it should be dry of brake fluid other than a tiny amount. If the rubber is kept dry is should last a very long time. In the house should be fine. Fridge is overkill. Out in a shed where it roasts in the summer and gets damp in the winter will certianly kill it.

Perfect! Thanks again, I appreciate it.

Peter

[redroadster]

Oil eats rubber pack in rice ,but check it

[DAC21]

If you have a Food Saver type device (vacuum sealer) well you know the rest. Toss in a Desiccant / silica pack, can't hurt.

[keith0alan]

and nobody called me on the Traveling Wilburys reference.

[itsa68]

Lube inside with some red rubber grease for storage.

Cheers
Ray B.

[iloveredmeat]

Thanks Everyone. I appreciate the advice. Good stuff.

Pm