HondaGalToo

The way I've cleaned my calipers in the past was to remove them from the bike (leaving the brake lines attached), remove the pads, spray liberally with brake cleaner, and use a toothbrush. I recently read that brake cleaner can destroy the seals in the caliper, and that it's better to clean with Simple Green. True? How do you guys clean your calipers?

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abtech

Lacquer thinner. No problem with the seals at all. Simple Green isn't really up to the task and leaves quite a bit of residue.

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HondaGalToo

That's what I though about Simple Green, too. I'll look for some lacquer thinner. So, you think brake cleaner/contact cleaner will eat the seals?

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abtech

I haven't had any problem when I use it (Motul contact cleaner) to clean them after a track day (leave them on the bike, spray the heck out of everything and then get out the air hose). For a total cleanup or rebuild, I have always used lacquer thinner (that's what I was taught to use a long time ago by our team mechanic).

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HondaGalToo

Thanks!

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