Brake cleaner and carb cleaner both eat o-rings. Most cleaners do. If you can't find any carb cleaner, brake cleaner will work to clean your carb, but starting fluid works better. Brake cleaner and contact cleaner both say to keep away from rubber.
Can u use brake cleaner to clean a carb?
Brake cleaner is another alternative to carburetor cleaner. It is safe to use on the carburetor, and is formulated to dissolve grease and grime buildup just as carburetor cleaners are.
Can you substitute brake cleaner for carb cleaner?
In short, they are not. If you are wearing a pair of nitrile gloves while you're doing your cleaning, they will hold up just fine to brake cleaner but will quickly turn into goo if you're using carburetor cleaner. Brake cleaner is for cleaning brakes, while carburetor cleaner is for cleaning carburetors.
What can be used in place of brake cleaner?
For brake systems denatured alcohol. Of course, denatured alcohol (non-potable ethanol) is fine. Any alcohol will work just as well as a cleaner with this use.
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Is brake cleaner OK on tires?
It is not SAFE, it is not right, it is as wrong for the tire as using a "silcone fluid based dressing with a hydrocarbon solvent for it`s carrier".
Will carb cleaner damage plastic?
Yes, you can use Carb/Choke & Parts Cleaner to clean any metal parts. There won't be any compatibility problems. To be safe, it should be kept away from plastic or painted surfaces. Most will be OK, but not necessarily all of them.
Can acetone be used as brake cleaner?
Don't use acetone for cleaning anything plastic or foam. It will melt it! So yeah, alcohol/metho is the way to go for cleaning brake pads. You shouldn't need anything harsher than a citrus degreaser for your forks.
Can I use WD40 instead of contact cleaner?
Can WD-40® be used as an electrical contact cleaner? We don't recommend using any WD-40 product as a contact cleaner apart from our Fast Drying Contact Cleaner. Our specialist contact spray is designed to remove residue, condensation and dirt from electrical equipment with pinpoint precision.
Is WD 40 safe to use on electronics?
WD-40® Specialist® Electronics and Electrical Parts Cleaner will help you remove dirt, dust and oils from your sensitive electronics and connections. For your fast-moving motors, stuck switches, controls, and other long-lasting lubricant needs, use WD-40® Specialist® Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant. It won't run or drip.
Is contact cleaner safe for rubber?
Chemtronics Pow-R-Wash™ Contact Cleaners
They remove grease and grime but are non-corrosive, and most are very safe for plastic components and rubber seals.