Cleaning Again

Murray Mint · 10-Feb-2006, 14:02

Hi Guys
I'm looking for the best methods for cleaning break calipers I know I've seen it somewhere on the board but can't find it now, do you know?

Murray Mint

10-Feb-2006, 14:13

bet I was the last person you wee expecting on here .. but here goes ....

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xm....php?tid=26845

weeksy2 · 10-Feb-2006, 14:17

i honestly didn't find anything that's great at doing this task, and i tried lots of things. it depends how embedded the dirt is i guess.

Brake cleaner was decent... but you don't get it all off... WD-40 was pretty good... again, not 100%..

i'm going to try Autoglym in the next few days and see how i get on... will post up the answers.

Murray Mint · 10-Feb-2006, 15:35

Dibs.. Oxymoron, mean amything to you? and that was the thread i was looking for, thanks.

Steve, look forward to your findings.

Murray

[Edited on 10-2-2006 by Murray Mint]

ChrisBushell · 10-Feb-2006, 16:13

I have actually had a lot of sucess using Manista hand cleaner and an old tooth brush to work it in. Give them a quick spray of brake cleaner 1st on the stubborn areas.

Also Autoglym alloy wheel cleaner really does shift brake dust deposits off my wire wheels

JPM · 10-Feb-2006, 16:39

Alloy wheel cleaner works, but make sure you soak them before and after as it's pretty evil stuff, quick once over don't leave it on for long

Tonio600 · 10-Feb-2006, 17:17

I was told to use only water and washing up liquid, as brake cleaner, WD40, etc... are not very kind with pot seals...

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10-Feb-2006, 14:02	#1
Murray Mint Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Sussex Mood: Waiting for the change (Not the menopause) Cleaning Again Hi Guys I'm looking for the best methods for cleaning break calipers I know I've seen it somewhere on the board but can't find it now, do you know? Murray Mint Reply

10-Feb-2006, 14:13	#2
Dibble Posts: n/a bet I was the last person you wee expecting on here .. but here goes .... http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xm....php?tid=26845 Reply

10-Feb-2006, 15:35	#4
Murray Mint Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Sussex Mood: Waiting for the change (Not the menopause) Dibs.. Oxymoron, mean amything to you? and that was the thread i was looking for, thanks. Steve, look forward to your findings. Murray [Edited on 10-2-2006 by Murray Mint] Reply

10-Feb-2006, 16:13	#5
ChrisBushell DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,600 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sevenoaks Mood: Im Going to Italy soon! I have actually had a lot of sucess using Manista hand cleaner and an old tooth brush to work it in. Give them a quick spray of brake cleaner 1st on the stubborn areas. Also Autoglym alloy wheel cleaner really does shift brake dust deposits off my wire wheels Reply

10-Feb-2006, 16:39	#6
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon Alloy wheel cleaner works, but make sure you soak them before and after as it's pretty evil stuff, quick once over don't leave it on for long Reply

10-Feb-2006, 17:17	#7
Tonio600 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,379 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dorking, Surrey. Mood: What a wonderful world. I was told to use only water and washing up liquid, as brake cleaner, WD40, etc... are not very kind with pot seals... Reply