isopropyl alcohol
5xcr
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do i have to use isopropyl alcohol on my hayes 9 disc brakes/rotors or can i use halfords disc brake cleaner ? and where can i buy isopropyl alcohol on the high street ie what stores. :? :?
12hr days 5 days a week riding to work and back and still the energy to ride 2 other days
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halfords cycle disc brake cleaner is very good. ( not the car one)
Meths is also good."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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So, Is it okay not to use Ispropyl alcohol?12hr days 5 days a week riding to work and back and still the energy to ride 2 other days0
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Yes, as Nick said Halfords (bike) disc brake cleaner or Meths will be fine, Nicklouse is a Tech God it amazes me all the little bits of info & stuff he knows.
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It's my 45th birthday today. Thanks for your help
I will try it.12hr days 5 days a week riding to work and back and still the energy to ride 2 other days0 -
5xcr wrote:It's my 45th birthday today. Thanks for your help
I will try it.
happy birthday."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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nicklouse wrote:Meths is also good.
It does the same thing?
Had trouble finding isowhatsit alcohol,but meths I have here all the time (for a stove,not to drink
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meths is basically the same but has an additive in it.
what you need to look for is alcohol based cleaners and not oil based cleaners."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Indebted 8)
Thanks Nick.
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for squeeks have a look at the topic in the mtb FAQ's
but be wary of copper slipping the backs of the pads. (not a fan)."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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If you're after isopropyl alcohol, have a look in your local Maplin (or their online store), that's where I got some from.East Anglia Biking Collective!
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most chemists have it as well. Plus you should be able to order IPA from aldrich.0
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sopropyl alcohol is also an ingredient in Hendersons Relish (yorkhire men will know what i mean)Brought to you by:
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BeardedDave wrote:If you're after isopropyl alcohol, have a look in your local Maplin (or their online store), that's where I got some from.
Also, most CD/DVD cleaning solution is isopropyl alcohol. Think you'd be able to find in most supermarkets.0 -
thanks for all your replies, i will try meths , the chemists in enfield dont sell iso alco. :P 12hr days 5 days a week riding to work and back and still the energy to ride 2 other days0
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nicklouse wrote:Meths is also good.
Sends you blind though !!
DON'T be tempted to use the car type cleaner, it's way too harsh for bike brakes.
Another possible alternative is cellulose thinners.
Believe it or not, I've also found hot soapy water and plenty of elbow grease to be an excellent method of cleaning discs and pads, followed by a good dowsing in clean cold water. Couple of hard stops and you're back in business!0
