{"title":"Brake Cleaner","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrake cleaner is the fastest way to strip brake dust, oil and road grime off your motorcycle calipers, rotors and pads. This range covers aerosol contact cleaners from Motul, Ipone and Putoline, formulated to evaporate clean and leave no residue on metal or rubber-adjacent surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose the right brake cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake cleaner dissolves oil, grease and brake dust, then flash-evaporates so it leaves zero residue on friction surfaces. Aerosol delivery drives solvent into caliper pistons and pad gaps a rag cannot reach. Match the can size to your service interval: a 400mL aerosol covers a single full caliper service, while a 750mL can suits a busy home workshop running 2 to 3 machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake Clean Contact Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalipers and electrical contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIpone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull caliper and rotor servicing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBicycle Brake Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighter discs and tight clearances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePutoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerosol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral workshop degreasing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray rotors and calipers from 20cm to 30cm to keep overspray off painted bodywork. Hold the can upright for a consistent 360 degree valve spray, work the surface for 10 to 15 seconds, then let the solvent flash off for 60 seconds before reassembly. Degrease new discs before the first 100km bed-in to strip the protective oil film. Wear nitrile gloves around 0.1mm thick and ventilate the space, since these solvents carry a flash point below 0 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake cleaner is a workshop chemical, so abrasion and impact standards do not apply to it. EN 17092 AAA, AA and A abrasion ratings and CE Level 1 and Level 2 armour ratings cover riding apparel, not cleaning products. Choose your cleaner on solvent strength, can volume and dry time, then judge your jackets and pants against those EN 17092 and CE benchmarks separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"related-collections\"\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-oil\"\u003eEngine Oil\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipone-aftercare\"\u003eIPONE\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/motul-aftercare\"\u003eMotul\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/putoline-aftercare\"\u003ePutoline\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-spanners\"\u003eTools, Spanners \u0026amp; Wrenches\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/workshop-tools\"\u003eAll Workshop Tools \u0026amp; Stands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"collection-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does motorcycle brake cleaner do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake cleaner dissolves brake dust, oil, grease and road grime off calipers, rotors and pads, then flash-evaporates to leave no residue. A clean friction surface restores braking bite and stops contamination glazing your pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use brake cleaner on electrical contacts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Contact cleaners like the Motul 400mL strip oil from electrical contacts and connectors as well as brake hardware, since they evaporate fully and leave nothing conductive behind. Let the surface dry for 60 seconds before powering up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I apply brake cleaner safely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray from 20cm to 30cm in a ventilated area, work the surface for 10 to 15 seconds, then let it flash off for around 60 seconds. 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