Cleaning brake calipers, pistons, etc?

[KiwiNinja]

Just wondering what people use to clean the inside of their brake calipers from the brake dust and other junk (i.e. pistons etc...) when changing their pads? Would Kerosene work fine?

[imdying]

Yeah that or petrol, let it soak for a few hours.

[awayatc]

only ever use brake fluid to clean brake parts......
or "brake clean" solvent which leaves no residue.
DONT use petrol etc......

[imdying]

No way bro, it'll be sweet, it's not like we've discussed it hundreds of times before as anyone who's not lazy with the search page could tell you :facepalm:

[Grubber]

only ever use brake fluid to clean brake parts......
or "brake clean" solvent which leaves no residue.
DONT use petrol etc......

Well said.
Brake clean is the only answer. Anything else leaves a mineral residue on your brakes just waiting to reduce the brakes effectiveness.
Spry them liberally and leave to dry. Job done!

[KiwiNinja]

only ever use brake fluid to clean brake parts......
or "brake clean" solvent which leaves no residue.
DONT use petrol etc......

Does anyone have any brake cleaner/solvent product recommendations, which would do the job a lot better than Kerosene?

[awayatc]

anything is better then kerosene.....

Product is actually called "brake clean.".... repco etc

[dogsnbikes]

I use samoan brake cleaner (CRC)

[KiwiNinja]

No way bro, it'll be sweet, it's not like we've discussed it hundreds of times before as anyone who's not lazy with the search page could tell you :facepalm:

Thanks for your contribution :motu:

[awayatc]

No way bro, it'll be sweet, it's not like we've discussed it hundreds of times before as anyone who's not lazy with the search page could tell you :facepalm:

well ......
Brakes will help keep you alive......
so I haven't got a lot of confidence in "advice" from somebody who is "dying"

each to their own and all that....

[imdying]

Thanks for your contribution :motu:Stop being a lazy cunt and read the detailed posts that have come before. They'll explain why BrakeKleen isn't something you can just apply without danger to the brakes.

Or maybe we should have this thread every single time some dick head wants to clean his brakes? :facepalm:

[Grubber]

Stop being a lazy cunt and read the detailed posts that have come before. They'll explain why BrakeKleen isn't something you can just apply without danger to the brakes.

Or maybe we should have this thread every single time some dick head wants to clean his brakes? :facepalm:

Please....explain why then!
I wait with baited breath.

[oneofsix]

Stop being a lazy cunt and read the detailed posts that have come before. They'll explain why BrakeKleen isn't something you can just apply without danger to the brakes.

Or maybe we should have this thread every single time some dick head wants to clean his brakes? :facepalm:

:yes: ahhuh :yes: Some want to ride their bikes and get quick advice, some like to search threads and gather information. Some are too dumb to work the search efficiently and some are too lazy though if they are doing their own maintenance they can't be that lazy.

[imdying]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/89784-Brake-rebuild-Photo-how-to-guide-YZ400F?highlight=brake+caliper+cleaning

He went to some effort to help out ages ago.

[doc]

There is a youtube vid in the archives somewhere here of how to clean them with just soapy water and a toothbrush..

[Ntoxcated]

I wait with baited breath.

I hope that's not fish bait :sick:

[imdying]

if they are doing their own maintenance they can't be that lazy.Fair comment.

If that text doesn't cover all of what you want to know, definitely sing out for clarification etc.