cleaning brake disc are

nj2333

Hi,
Had a search for this - but just need a clearer answer. just bought a specialised stumpjumper - fantastic piece of kit. been out quite a lot and trying to clean using muck off after every ride. however - not sure what to do about the brake disc area - how do i clean that area? - or should i ?

and what about front shocks - can i simply just brush them off around the seals. sorry if this sounds a bit obvious - more into riding the bikes than cleaning.
kind r
Nick

nicklouse

wipe the seals with a clean damp cloth.

muck off is OKish for the brakes. but i prefer Isopropanol alcohol for the brakes.

ricardo666

I agree, use IPA or isopropanol alcohol from your chemist for pennies

nferrar

Yeah I got a load of isopropanol wipes off eBay, work great on discs

ride_whenever

ricardo666 wrote:

use IPA or isopropanol alcohol

I'd definately use isopropyl alcohol, IPA is way too sticky and full of sugar

nj2333

and the pads - do you clean them as well or just the brake discs?...sorry - newbie. can i clean the whole area with just soap and water?

:shock: kind r
Nick

ride_whenever

Generally I leave them in

nicklouse

I would not use too much soap and water. but it i did i would then clean with Isopropanol alcohol.

beski

I oil the fork dust seals every couple of rides or so with finish line wet lube aswell

stubs

Try this stuff its good for cleaning your brakes if your lazy like me

http://www.muc-off.com/bicyclediscbrakecleaner.html