Quick Help! What do I clean the rear calipers with?

[Arran]

I've got the n/s rear caliper off, what do I clean it with? Solvent stuff?

 

[GrumpyTwig]

I used some clutch/brake cleaner from halfords and an old toothbush worked damn well too.

 

[mitch]

brake cleaner = awesome - look for some in your local motor factors for about a 3rd of the price of halfords

 

[Arran]

Didn't bother with any cleaner in the end, got an abrasive strip and just took off all the ****3! Need to take it out for a spin now and see if they are better and if I'll die! Lol!

 

[GrumpyTwig]

It's worth getting some proper cleaner, I was a bit sceptical about it but it does help and evaporates away without any residue so no concern over it messing them up.

 

[BenW]

I always use sand paper to remove the majority of the build up inside the callipers then use a combination of all purpose cleaner and brake cleaner on the outside of the callipers

 

[Arran]

I had some fast drying solvent, but it wasn't shifting the build up of crud. They were caked in dust.

 

[BenW]

Just have to be careful with the rubber seals when using harsh chemicals

 

[Foxspeed]

Just have to be careful with the rubber seals when using harsh chemicals

good point!

if you havent anything then just use hot soapy water and a stiff brush

 

[Roy]

i have this pleasure to come when my wheels are refurbed happy days

 

[Arran]

It'll be ok, it's only weak stuff. When everyone else did their did they notice if the gator for the handbrake cable is torn and split in 2? Both mine are!

 

[mitch]

Yep noticed that today