What can I use to remove brake stains from bicycle rims?
Monday, April 19th, 2010 at
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WD40 will clean them up.
Just use rubbing alcohol. Do not use WD40 as that is a lubricant and the last thing you want is slippery brakes. The alcohol will clean up any grit and grime and evaporate away leaving a neat surface for the brake pads.
WD40 is petrol based and will clean the rims, just make sure and dry them afterwards.
I agree….do NOT use WD-40. It’s a pain to clean all of it up, and too often there will still be some residue behind unless you use brake cleaner. It’s much simpler to use some isopropyl alcohol and clean paper towels or a soft scotchbrite pad. Try not to get too sloppy with it if you have cloth rim tape or you may undo the adhesive.
Years ago I used Mother’s aluminum polish with good results, but it’s more hassle than it’s worth. The alcohol is easy and effective, with no cleanup necessary afterwards.
Most brakes leave some residue, but if yours are leaving a bunch and you don’t like it, then change the pads with something else. That residue can actually help increase braking power, though, so don’t worry too much about it being on the rim.
yes you could use wd40 but you would not stop no more so for safty DON’T USE WD40 use what everyone else said or use soap and water that it no wd40