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Does sterile alcohol work as a break cleaner?

Old 07-26-23, 02:09 PM
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Does sterile alcohol work as a break cleaner?

I have a bike at home that can't stop squeaking. The only alcohol that I have is sterile alcohol. Does this work?
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Rim or disc? It actually might make it "too clean," if there's such a thing. Then it will squeak louder!
I would use super-fine sandpaper, like 1000 grit, or emery paper, on both the pads and brake surfaces.
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The bike's rim breaks not disc.
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