{"id":94498,"date":"2023-10-12T20:40:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T03:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=94498"},"modified":"2024-04-23T19:32:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T02:32:04","slug":"how-to-use-brake-cleaners-when-to-use-them-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-use-brake-cleaners-when-to-use-them-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Brake Cleaners: When to Use Them + Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n

The brakes are crucial to your safety on the road. A malfunctioning braking system could lead to accidents, as it increases the risk of you losing control of your ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dirt and grime in the brakes are among the most common reasons behind faulty brakes<\/a>. Luckily, keeping them from affecting your brakes is as easy as using brake cleaners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Brake Cleaners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before using brake cleaners, you must a mask, safety glasses, and gloves as a safety precaution. You’ll also need a jack<\/a> to lift your vehicle to access the brakes. Once that’s done, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n