Bicycle Mechanics - Cleaning parts with Brake Cleaner in a can????

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trojanman
07-08-09, 12:39 PM
I know, I am a barbarian.......but is there any problem with this? (besides environmental)

Grease just seems to drip off effortlessly, and my chain and cassette are always shiney :D

Plus, it's cheap and I have a lot of it.

neil0502
07-08-09, 12:56 PM
Brake cleaner works fine ... just remember all the usual caveats about well-ventilated work space, avoiding painted surfaces, etc., etc.
miamijim
07-08-09, 01:12 PM
Brake cleaner works fine ... just remember all the usual caveats about well-ventilated work space, avoiding painted surfaces, etc., etc.

No kidding.....you'll get higher than kite in no time.

trojanman
07-08-09, 03:40 PM
cool.
It's much easier than using those plastic chain cleaners.
Everything just drips off..........
brentley
07-08-09, 05:22 PM
Brake cleaner is great, just avoid open flames with it as well.
dedhed
07-08-09, 05:34 PM
WAtch out for plastic items too. Melted a fender and dork disc on one of mine once
bleukahuna
07-08-09, 09:07 PM
You barbarian! Don't you understand that crap contributes to global warming?
Uhh, ya got any more? It only got to 72 here today.
bikegeekmn
07-08-09, 09:19 PM
carb cleaner is even more effective but,it does'nt burn it explodes