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Title: brake cleaner???
Post by: clayt74 on 04 March 2016, 04:02:19 pm

Hi all, this probably sounds a silly question.
I ride my fazer all year round and this year has taken its toll on the bike.
My calipers are functional but filthy beyond words!!!!
I have never used brake cleaner before, is it safe to use all over the calipers, disks and pads??? Are there any areas I should avoid? Assuming paint work? Is it safe for pots and seals??
Many thanks for any replies

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: CaptainCazador on 04 March 2016, 08:27:51 pm

Mine got a nice radox bath the other day.

(http://i.imgur.com/vjR5q1K.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/fSfhjYm.jpg)

<puts flame suit on>

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: Skippernick on 04 March 2016, 08:39:54 pm

Yes brake cleaner can go all over the brakes, it may blast away the grease on the pistons at certain angle but other wise its fine.

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: pilninggas on 04 March 2016, 10:07:14 pm

Most brake cleaners are isopropanol and can be used on calipers without fear of doing damage.

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: darrsi on 04 March 2016, 10:34:19 pm

Brake cleaner is by far one of the best but safest degreasers and although very effective it doesn't really harm anything.
I've used other degreasers before and they can leave a residue which is bad news on brake pistons.
I normally buy 6 x 600ml cans at a time of brake cleaner on Ebay, it seems the most economical way.

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: markie_wales on 05 March 2016, 10:05:12 am

Yup use to your hearts content. Personally I don't use it on pads, but that's just me. Spray, tooth brush, scrub, repeat until shiny.

Cheers

Markie

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: clayt74 on 05 March 2016, 10:38:47 am

Thanks for the advice, plenty of brake cleaner it is then.
Cheers

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: darrsi on 05 March 2016, 10:47:03 am

I bought these the other day.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hycote-Brake-Part-Cleaner-6-X-600ml-Spray-Can-XUK975-/291691331486?hash=item43ea287f9e:g:suwAAOSwDNdVjnfM (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hycote-Brake-Part-Cleaner-6-X-600ml-Spray-Can-XUK975-/291691331486?hash=item43ea287f9e:g:suwAAOSwDNdVjnfM)

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: NorthWestern on 05 March 2016, 11:05:07 am

I buy it in four litre tins it's only about £9

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: darrsi on 05 March 2016, 11:34:06 am

Quote from: NorthWestern on 05 March 2016, 11:05:07 am

I buy it in four litre tins it's only about £9

I prefer the aerosol cans personally.

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: Deefer666 on 06 March 2016, 11:23:15 am

Also great for cleaning cuts on your hands!

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: windscreenman on 06 March 2016, 12:56:18 pm

Toolstation stock it
Screwfix also
It's cheap enough and you will have one near you

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: Cellarman on 06 March 2016, 01:09:10 pm

Quote from: windscreenman on 06 March 2016, 12:56:18 pm

Toolstation stock it
Screwfix also
It's cheap enough and you will have one near you

I use the tool station one, cheep as chips & does the job perfectly

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: Val on 06 March 2016, 01:42:26 pm

Quote from: Cellarman on 06 March 2016, 01:09:10 pm

Quote from: windscreenman on 06 March 2016, 12:56:18 pm

Toolstation stock it
Screwfix also
It's cheap enough and you will have one near you

I use the tool station one, cheep as chips & does the job perfectly

Just bought 5 spring brakes cleaning sorted  :rollin

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automotive/d60/Lubricants+%26+Sprays/sd2795/Brake+Cleaner/p17879 (http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automotive/d60/Lubricants+%26+Sprays/sd2795/Brake+Cleaner/p17879)

Title: Re: brake cleaner???
Post by: Jamieg285 on 07 March 2016, 12:44:10 pm

Quote from: darrsi on 05 March 2016, 11:34:06 am

Quote from: NorthWestern on 05 March 2016, 11:05:07 am

I buy it in four litre tins it's only about £9

I prefer the aerosol cans personally.

I buy the big tins too, and a manual pump sprayer.  Cheaper to buy and more controllable too.

Make sure you get one with resistant seals, otherwise they fail and it doesn't spray anymore.