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[Catalog:News] [Date:2020-4-10] [Hits:] [Return]

The road can be a dirty and grimy place; mix that with some high friction, a little bit of brake dust, some old brake fluid from a brake job gone wrong, and you can have yourself a lot of gunk built up right around the areas you want it least. Spray-on brake cleaners are one of the best ways to free up excess contaminates around your brakes and ensure that nothing is getting in the way of your braking system.


The next time you take your tire off, take a look at the brakes and see if there's any excess dirt building up on the braking system. Applying a brake cleaner can not only be effective in cleaning the brakes and helping them to function properly, but it's also effective when you need to see parts of the braking system clearly before doing a repair job.

Brake cleaners are effective in removing oil, dirt and other debris from your vehicle's braking system because of the combination of chemicals used to break those elements down and wash them away. As we'll see on the next few pages, some of those chemicals can be harmful so you'll need to take precautions before using most aerosol brake cleaners.

Most brake cleaners contain a number of harmful chemicals. To protect yourself, it's a good idea to wear protective gloves, protective eyewear and work only when you're in a well-ventilated area.
Most brake cleaners have a number of harmful chemicals including acetone, methylene chloride, tetrachloroethylene that you don't want on your skin, near your eyes or anything else you value [source: NYC Department of Sanitation]. These chemicals can irritate your skin, eyes, cause dizziness, headaches and prolonged exposure could cause problems in the lungs, lead to unconsciousness, vomiting and a myriad of other unwanted effects. To help protect yourself, it's a good idea to wear a pair of protective gloves and protective eyewear. You should also apply the brake cleaner only when you're in a well-ventilated area. Before you apply any spray-on cleaner, read the warning label and see if there are any recommendations for protecting yourself.