Disc rotor/pad cleaning

matt581

Hi Guys

Is it ok to use white spirit to clean hydraulic disc pads and rotors?

Thanks

Monty Dog

Yes - a Scotchbrite pad also helps - as long as you don't apply anything that will contaminate the pads

bobtravers

Best thing is brake cleaner, as used for cars and truck... Cheap and very good for removing grease on rotors and pads...

softlad

I would be slightly wary of using white spirit, because it is oil-based. Either brake cleaner or something like cellulose thinners would do...

Stellite

Try electrical contact cleaner which degreases and evaporates leaving the discs dry and oil free.

bobtravers

Stellite wrote:

Try electrical contact cleaner which degreases and evaporates leaving the discs dry and oil free.

Electrical contact cleaner and brake cleaner is the same solvent for your info...

ride_whenever

How does the electrical contact cleaner remove stuff if it evaporates off.

Presumably you need to really fluch the area with solvent.

softlad

ride_whenever wrote:

How does the electrical contact cleaner remove stuff if it evaporates off.

it doesn't evapourate instantly.....it would be pretty useless if it did....

Stellite

The contact cleaner is a degreaser which evaporates after a minute or so. you can spray it onto a rag then wipe the rotor clean, or flush in a large amount if you want.

Car brake cleaner will be much the same.