Re: DOT 5 issue

Posted by BH On 2008/6/11 8:40:27

Actually, all brake cleaners are NOT created equal (and not merely WRT to VOC issues). I've tried a few different brands at work and even found one that won't cut DOT3 brake fluid - just seems to push it around.

I've tried CRC's aerosol brake cleaner and didn't really like it. Yet, IIRC, their brake cleaner used, essentially, the same ingredients as their LectraMotive Electric Parts Cleaner, which works very well for its intended purpose. While CRC makes some very good products, I look to other brake cleaners, but avoid the deep discount generic stuff.

AutoZone used to carry an aerosol brake cleaner (in addition to CRC's) under the Coastal brand, but I believe it is now sold as under the AutoZone brand. Though I haven't tried it on DOT5, that cleaner worked very well for me, but never seemed to go very far. I use nearly two full cans on a disc brake job - cleaning new parts as well as old.