Cleaning brake calipers

[Captain GJ]

Does anyone know a good product to use to clean the calipers? I've had my car for 2 years and havn't really cleaned them, other than the occasional rinse, and they are starting to look pretty nasty. I don't want to repaint them just get them looking better than they do now. Thanks for any help.

[GoFast]

just get some simple green on there, let it soak for about a minute and rinse. just make sure the brakes are cool before doing this

[bgibb68]

or get the spray cans of brake cleaner from autozone...they are like 2 bucks a can....one or 2 will clean all four really good...get a plastic wire brush to scrub the bad spots

[Captain GJ]

I have some black OZ wheels. Would you recommend removing the wheels so as not to damage them with the cleaner, or is it safe if it some of the cleaner splashes on them.

[NCZ13]

they will be fine. Simple green is fairly mild in the spectrum of cleaners. But as with any cleaning solution do not let it dry on your wheels.

I would take off the wheels anyway that way you can get to the entire caliper

[chrisp]

thats what brake cleaner is for. look on the can, it should say safe for all wheels.

[bgibb68]

yeah the brake cleaner is safe for just about anything....it leaves no residue