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Apr 10th, 2022, 12:14
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IPA as Brake Cleaner??
Hi,
Hope to get round to refurbing my 940 rear brakes over Easter, and just wondered if 99% IPA would work as a good brake cleaner?? Was think of just popping some into a hand pressure sprayer. Appreciate any suggestions. Cheers Steve |
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Apr 10th, 2022, 12:28
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I just use "Brake Cleaner 5Ltr" as advertised:~
Ebay seem to have descent prices on some brands- few pounds cheaper than my local factors-- all in price so no travel/fuel costs. Regards Bob. |
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Apr 10th, 2022, 15:26
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Elbow grease from the £1 shop I use.It's now available in home bargains aswell.
It's better than any brake cleaner and dirt cheap.
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Apr 10th, 2022, 20:29
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Yeah it's fine. Brake cleaner is probably very similar composition as it smells a lot like IPA.
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Apr 11th, 2022, 00:11
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I thought IPA was more used as a disinfectant than a cleaner? I just buy a can of the proper stuff.
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Apr 11th, 2022, 09:23
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You can use IPA. Its what is commonly recommended ny the manufacturers of mountain bikes, and their sintered pads, steel discs and piston seals are very similar composition to those used on cars
However, I would question why you would want to, what with brake cleaner being so inexpensive.
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Apr 11th, 2022, 11:05
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India Pale Ale?
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Apr 11th, 2022, 11:28
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Isopropyl Alcohol. Much the same thing I guess.
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