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brake cleaner??? - clayt74 - 04-03-16

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

Re: brake cleaner??? - CaptainCazador - 04-03-16

Mine got a nice radox bath the other day.

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Re: brake cleaner??? - Skippernick - 04-03-16

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.

Re: brake cleaner??? - pilninggas - 04-03-16

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

Re: brake cleaner??? - darrsi - 04-03-16

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.

Re: brake cleaner??? - markie_wales - 05-03-16

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

Re: brake cleaner??? - clayt74 - 05-03-16

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

Re: brake cleaner??? - darrsi - 05-03-16

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

Re: brake cleaner??? - NorthWestern - 05-03-16

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

Re: brake cleaner??? - darrsi - 05-03-16

(05-03-16, 12:05 PM)NorthWestern link Wrote: I buy it in four litre tins it's only about £9


I prefer the aerosol cans personally.

Re: brake cleaner??? - Deefer666 - 06-03-16

Also great for cleaning cuts on your hands!

Re: brake cleaner??? - windscreenman - 06-03-16

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


Re: brake cleaner??? - Cellarman - 06-03-16

(06-03-16, 01:56 PM)windscreenman link Wrote: 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

Re: brake cleaner??? - Val - 06-03-16

(06-03-16, 02:09 PM)Cellarman link Wrote: [quote author=windscreenman link=topic=19530.msg226111#msg226111 date=1457268978]
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
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Just bought 5 spring brakes cleaning sorted  :rollin

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

Re: brake cleaner??? - Jamieg285 - 07-03-16

(05-03-16, 12:34 PM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=NorthWestern link=topic=19530.msg226041#msg226041 date=1457175907]
I buy it in four litre tins it's only about £9


I prefer the aerosol cans personally.
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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.