duggyd Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I've been using white spirit and kitchen roll. Put it on the kitchen roll, andrun it round the rim until no more black comes off... Then maybe give the pads a quick wipe too.It works SO well, i was wondering if it's likely to damage the brake blocks or tyres being rubber? I would imagine that it's fine, but just thought I'd check!Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Mr sheen manages to dissolve tar ( god knows what kind of evil chemicals are in it ! ) Thats the best for the job IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Sand paper?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 i run snowy pads on a ground rim on the back, i find that after riding in the rain then the next time i ride my brake is savage! seems like the constant dragging in the wet cleans it all up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerz Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I would of thought it'l be fine, I use petrol works mint, can watch all the crap run of the rim only down side is it stinks lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Muc-Off.Or if you can be bothered, washing up liquid/water solution works just as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 really? muc-off leaves some kind of unbelievably minty cool brill sticky crazy residue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Petrol leaves an oily residue, so I wouldn't recommend it on either your pads or rim. Mr Sheen, sandpaper, hot soapy water, Muc Off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 petrol or lighter fluid.......works a treat can be used on both pads and rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Petrol leaves an oily residue, so I wouldn't recommend it on either your pads or rim. Mr Sheen, sandpaper, hot soapy water, Muc Off.Doesn't petrol just evaporate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 in around 5 seconds so u do need to be quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Doesn't petrol just evaporate?Yeah, but it leaves oily shit after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_k Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I've been using white spirit and kitchen roll. Put it on the kitchen roll, andrun it round the rim until no more black comes off... Then maybe give the pads a quick wipe too.It works SO well, i was wondering if it's likely to damage the brake blocks or tyres being rubber? I would imagine that it's fine, but just thought I'd check!Cheers guys.White spirit leaves a slightly oily residue and takes a while to dry. Go to your local autofactors and pick up some brake cleaner (comes in an aerosol can) spray some on a clean rag and wipe it around the rim and clean your pads with it. If you have tar on your rims it will dissolve it in no time at all, dries in seconds and leaves no residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duggyd Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Cool, nice one guys!So it looks like soapy water or brake cleaner are the way to go, Muc-off, white spirit and petrol all leave a residue...I would think that the soapy water would be pretty slippery if it was not totally removed and then the rim got wet! Has anyone experienced this?!Thanks for the suggestion of rain Shovel, but i stay in when it rains! lolWill pick up some brake cleaner when i get a chance i think.Cheers everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) fresh grind f.t.w Edited November 22, 2007 by speedyjustice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Tom* Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 If you don't want to buy brake cleaner then de-icer or carb cleaner work just aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 White spirit leaves a slightly oily residue and takes a while to dry. Go to your local autofactors and pick up some brake cleaner (comes in an aerosol can) spray some on a clean rag and wipe it around the rim and clean your pads with it. If you have tar on your rims it will dissolve it in no time at all, dries in seconds and leaves no residue.Noooo.... Don't do this.Car brake cleaner contains oil to stop the steel disks rusting, which gets burnt off at the high temperatures car brakes operate at.It will clean the shit off, then just leave you with a film of oil to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_k Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 car disc brakes come coated in oil to stop them rusting before you buy them, you clean this off with brake cleaner as it's a solvent and doesnt leave any residue. If it did leave a residue then what would be the point in using it? The cars brakes wouldnt work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I used to have a large can of FinishLine disk rotor cleaner, its just brake cleaner i think, it works a treat and seems to give you a head rush in the process !! In fact, it also seems to be the only solvent that cleans a brush covered in hammerite paint, much better than paint stripper!!Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorPowell Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Any oven cleaners will work, because oven cleaners are designed to get the deep grime off of your cooker sidewalls and make it clean, normally the foaming ones workbest as you can leave it on there for an hour to do its job then rinse it off with water, works ok on pads but i tend to get a sheet of sand paper and sand the top layerof the pad off, works incredibly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 BANG and the dirt is gone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Any oven cleaners will work, because oven cleaners are designed to get the deep grime off of your cooker sidewalls and make it clean, normally the foaming ones workbest as you can leave it on there for an hour to do its job then rinse it off with water, works ok on pads but i tend to get a sheet of sand paper and sand the top layerof the pad off, works incredibly well.Don't some of them also leave an oily residue to stop food and grease sticking to the oven quite so easily in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duggyd Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 BANG and the dirt is gone...LOL Genius reply So, it looks like it's anything that's solvent based to cut through the oil/crap/dirt/tar on your rim, but leaves no residue. Makes sense!I used to use sandpaper on the pads, so i think that go back to that, seemed to work perfectly. The rims I will have to experiment with various solvents. I'll have to investigate the brake cleaner, maybe some have a light oil in, others don't? Anyway, thanks for the numerous and very informative replies everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Brake cleaner should not contain any oils. It's purpose is to remove everything from the brake rotor and friction material, including itself by evaporation. The cleaners that leave a residue will be degreaser. Most are now fortified with rust inhibiters to, you guessed it, prevent rust. These will leave an oily film because that is what they are designed to do. If you want to clean you brakes use brake cleaner, Comma or AutoGem work best in aerosol form, or you can get a fluid spray in a 5 ltr tin (bulk buying ***) by Swarfega called StopQuik, this works well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 (edited) Concentrated sterilizing liquid (used for cleaning baby bottles) which you can get from Poundland stores or local market. very effective in oxidizing your sidewalls from dirt and contaminents. a simple test to show its effectiveness pour a diluted solution into a stained teapot for about 10mins and watch in amazement. be sure when cleaning your rims in this stuff is to dry wipe them clean immediately after cleaning if you dont this stuff to turn your rims rust/brown. results are immediate in terms of super grabby braking performance. oh yeah you brake pads will sound like loud fog horns. Edited November 24, 2007 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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