Muc Off Damage to brakes...

mr_b_at_home
mr_b_at_home Posts: 19
edited July 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi There

Looking for a little advice. I recently used the Muc Off bike spray when cleaning my bike but suspect I have damaged the rear disc brake by contaminating them. I have avid juicy 5's fitted. The brake is now pretty unresponsive and squeals when used at low speed.

Is there any remedy apart from buying new discs ? I take it the rotor will be fine ?

Cheers

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  • Larok
    Larok Posts: 577
    new pads you mean? Also clean the discs before using the new pads.
    My Ride Stumpjumper Expert 2008
  • mr_b_at_home
    mr_b_at_home Posts: 19
    Thanks for the reply. Yes, I meant pads...will I need to replace them then or is there anything that can be done with the existing setup ?

    Thanks
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    muc off tends to make the brakes "fuzzy" after it has got on them but tends to be ok after some use. I think you may have got something else on there as well?

    Isopropanol alcohol is the stuff to use when cleaning discs.
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  • paradox1509
    paradox1509 Posts: 63
    Use mucoff brake cleaner and all will be well
  • mr_b_at_home
    mr_b_at_home Posts: 19
    Cheers guys, will give it a go.

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