Whats the best fluid for cleaning brake components (not friction matl) ie from leaking cylinders.
Petrol, Gunk, Parafin or nothing but elbow grease.
Whats the best fluid for cleaning brake components (not friction matl) ie from leaking cylinders.
Petrol, Gunk, Parafin or nothing but elbow grease.
Brake cleaner would be my weapon of choice,
Available from Halfords etc in aerosol tins.
Good stuff as when the crap is washed off, the brake cleaner will evaporate, leaving everything all nice and dry.
Regards Slim.
I use can's of brake cleaner spray from Halfrauds.
Any of those. Doesn't really matter. You could add cellulose thinners to the list. As long as you make sure it's all the cleaning fluid is removed before re-assembly. It's not a bad idea after they're clean to give them a final wash and wipe with brake fluid, just to make sure no residues remain. Mike.
Best stuff for cleaning brakes is, believe it or not, brake cleaner.
I wouldn't be very keen on getting stuff like that near brake components. They do the rubbers in if there is any residue. Better use meths or brake cleaner.
Rob Graham
This interesting article is from California (where else!): "Brake Cleaning in Auto Repair Facilities: The Conversion to Water"
Assuming that you've got a pumped brake cleaning kit & access to enzyme brake cleaner solution.
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