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  • Isopropyl – Are these any good
  • MRanger156
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    For cleaning brakes and services forks etc?
    NHS IPA Pads

    kimbers
    Full Member

    yep i reckon theyd do the job, i use ipa for cleaning my discs

    glenh
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    I use mud for cleaning my discs.

    TandemJeremy
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    they are small only a maybe 3 cm x 5 cm or something similar – but yes they will do fine

    mikewsmith
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    bend & replace is my cleaning method

    bighendo
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    ..wayyy too small to be of any use!
    clean brakes??? lol

    MRanger156
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    Clean brakes after bleeding etc.

    sv
    Full Member

    Plenty of IPA/rubbing alcohol on eBay or Maplin for an aerosol.

    TandemJeremy
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    I have used them to clean brakes – its possible. one swab per disc

    Northwind
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    A big bottle of isopropyl would make more sense really

    Three_Fish
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    I have a couple of Fibrax swabs that I keep in my riding pack, although I’ve only had to use one in about five years – was glad I had it, though.

    For general maintenance, it makes more sense to me to get a bottle of IA and use a cloth. The swabs fall apart quite easily when used on a brake rotor. It’s worth bearing in mind that you should really only clean a rotor if it has become contaminated with oils. Mud/dirt will be removed/obliterated by using the brake. IA isn’t essentialas hot soapy water (and rinse) will remove brake fluid; but it does have the advantage of being a much tidier/drier way of doing it.

    spooky_b329
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    As above, get an aerosol from Maplins. I can get Isopropanol wipes from work in foil sachets, they are around 20cm square and are still a bit small to clean a grubby rotor.

    Spray with a clean rag is much easier.

    MRanger156
    Free Member

    Thanks, bought a 500mm bottle.

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