[sundayrider]

Ive just cleaned my discs (Saint) with Finish Line Speed Clean which says is suitable for cleaning discs and I now have practically no brakes!

Im wondering whether anyone else has used Speed Clean on their brakes (especially Shimano Saint)? Im thinking it might have permeated and stuffed the pads or maybe it hasnt fully evaporated...?

 

[IH8Rice]

Ive just cleaned my discs (Saint) with Finish Line Speed Clean which says is suitable for cleaning discs and I now have practically no brakes!

Im wondering whether anyone else has used Speed Clean on their brakes (especially Shimano Saint)? Im thinking it might have permeated and stuffed the pads or maybe it hasnt fully evaporated...?

well does the bottle say "suitable for brake pads?"

use rubbing alcohol or dawn soap on the rotors, if that dont work then buy new pads

 

[dexterq20]

I've only used Speed Clean and Clean Streak (White Lightning's version of "speed degreaser") on rotors, which is just fine. Never sprayed it on pads, but... why would you spray anything on your pads in the first place?

That said, I try to use only rubbing alcohol and/or charcoal-filtered vodka for disc brakes whenever possible.

 

[sundayrider]

yeah I guess Im lazy (and stupid) as I cleaned the discs while still on the bike and the speed clean must have ruined the pads. Didnt think it would but i guess i know nowoster_oops:

 

[MikeStanfill]

Yeah, I accidentally soaked my Avid pads in the stuff. Now, the breaks are good up until a certain pressure, after which the power vanishes with a horrible squealing.

 

[IH8Rice]

and/or charcoal-filtered vodka for disc brakes whenever possible.

why waste perfectly good vodka on pads??

 

[Jim Mac]

why waste perfectly good vodka on pads??

Just strain the used vodka through a piece of white bread and you're good to go!

 

[IH8Rice]

Just strain the used vodka through a piece of white bread and you're good to go!

alrighty then, problem solved...ive drank worse vodka in my days....like popov in the unbreakable bottle

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

you can spray clean streak all over your pads if you want without issue, ive done it.

i wouldnt do it for fun but it wont kill them

 

[dexterq20]

...like popov in the unbreakable bottle

Also known as plastic...

 

[Iridemtb]

I went through the same stuff, from changing fork oil. I tried bleeding my brakes, and then nothing. I put new pads on, and they worked great.

NOTE: I heard putting a torch to them for a short period of time get the crap off!

 

[Mike.rider]

I use the speed clean stuff and when your done you need to re-burn in the brakes after using the stuff, the pads are fine.

 

[boogenman]

Another fine episode of the home hack, I mean mechanic.

 

[RUFUS]

Or don't do it again and pony up the measly $20 for new pads.
The torch method is just stupidlthumbsdown:

 

[Huck Banzai]

Just strain the used vodka through a piece of white bread and you're good to go!

'Used' Vodka?

PLEASE elaborate?

 

[BKQuill]

That said, I try to use only rubbing alcohol and/or charcoal-filtered vodka for disc brakes whenever possible.

'Used' Vodka?

PLEASE elaborate?

Hence the used Vodka

 

[mccdh]

Another fine episode of the home hack, I mean mechanic.

we learn more from our mistakes than our successes. haha, at least he didnt try to rid the squealing by oiling his pads.