Ducati Monster Forum

Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: COP TZR on February 09, 2013, 10:50:37 PM

Title: best way to clean brake calipers?
Post by: COP TZR on February 09, 2013, 10:50:37 PM
I'm trying to get the gold on my calipers back to life.  Whats the best way to clean them?  Which cleaner can be used without harming the seals, and paint finish on the wheels and rotors?

thanks
Title: Re: best way to clean brake calipers?
Post by: OT on February 09, 2013, 11:05:20 PM
Try Simple Green diluted 1/3 with 2/3 water.  Spray it on, let it work for a few minutes...hose it off.
Title: Re: best way to clean brake calipers?
Post by: S21FOLGORE on February 09, 2013, 11:44:05 PM
How to article, by Dave Moss
http://gear-garage.com/2012/04/06/cleaning-front-brake-calipers-and-pistons/ (http://gear-garage.com/2012/04/06/cleaning-front-brake-calipers-and-pistons/)

How to video,

part1
Brake Pads Install- Sportbike Upgrades (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHtxBI8NEMg#)

part2
Brake Pads Install and Cleaning Youtube2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbr7Eo4RSvo#)

About the use of Simple Green
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61782.msg1143214#msg1143214 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61782.msg1143214#msg1143214)
Title: Re: best way to clean brake calipers?
Post by: S21FOLGORE on February 11, 2013, 09:18:33 AM
Now, tutorial is up.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61878.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61878.0)