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Description

Recochem Brake Cleaner is a fast drying solvent for brake dust, brake fluid, grease and oil, for workshops, in 20 L drums (minimum 4) and 200 L drums.

What it does

Sold by Recochem as Recosol Brake Cleaner, it is a light aliphatic naphtha with hexane and isopropanol. Recochem says it lifts brake fluid, grease, oil and brake dust, evaporates fast and leaves little or no residue, helping pads and rotors work as designed. Recochem also lists it for clearing carbon, dirt and oil out of electric motors.

Where to use it

Truck, bus, car and plant workshops: calipers, drums, rotors and pads, clutch housings, and electric motors due for a service. Depots that get through a lot of aerosol cleaner can decant it into refillable sprayers. Part of our solvents and thinners range.

How to use

  1. Let brakes and hot parts cool fully first.
  2. Decant into a pump sprayer or parts tray rated for solvents.
  3. Spray or flush the part from the top down over a drip tray.
  4. Let it evaporate before reassembly, and repeat on stubborn deposits.

Safe on / avoid

Suited to metal brake and clutch parts and motor windings. Recochem warns not to use it on hot brakes or other hot surfaces. Hexane can swell rubber and craze some plastics and paint, so mask seals and painted panels and test first. Keep it away from running engines, welding and grinding. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Specifications

PropertyValue
AppearanceColourless liquid
OdourParaffinic sweet
Flash point-30°C (Abel)
Boiling point50 to 135°C
Solubility in waterNot miscible with water
Dangerous goodsClass 3, UN 1993, PG II
Poisons scheduleSchedule 5

Pack sizes and delivery

Choose the 20L Drum (minimum order 4 units) or the 200L Drum to match your usage. Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout. Dangerous goods freight applies.

Questions
▸Can brake cleaner be used on hot brakes?

No. Recochem says to keep it off hot brakes and hot surfaces because the vapour could ignite.

▸Does brake cleaner leave a residue?

Recochem says it leaves little or no residue, so parts are ready for reassembly once it has evaporated.

▸Will brake cleaner damage rubber seals?

It can. The blend contains hexane, so keep it off seals, boots and hoses where you can and test first.

▸Is there a similar Sierra product?

Yes. Sierra Lite Brake Cleaner (Solvent B1) is Sierra's fast drying brake and parts cleaner.

Safety Information

DANGER Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225). Swallowing it can kill if the liquid gets into the lungs (H304). May cause genetic defects (H340). May cause cancer (H350). Suspected of damaging fertility (H361f). Damages organs with prolonged or repeated exposure (H372). Causes skin irritation (H315). Causes serious eye irritation (H319). May cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336). Toxic to aquatic life, with lasting effects (H411).

  • PPE: Safety goggles and gloves that stand up to solvents (nitrile when handling is prolonged, PVC or neoprene against splashes). Where vapour could pass the exposure standard, an organic vapour respirator to AS1716.
  • Handling and storage: Highly flammable. Work with good ventilation and keep it away from heat, sparks, flames and direct sun. Earth and bond drums and gear during transfer, since static can light the vapour. Keep it apart from strong oxidants.
  • First aid: Swallowed: do not make the person vomit, get medical help. Eyes: hold the lids apart and rinse with running water for 15 minutes or more. Skin: take off soaked clothing, wash with water and then soap. Inhaled: get them into clean air and let them rest. Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26.
  • Spills: Remove ignition sources, keep it out of drains and waterways with sand or earth, then absorb it or pump it into labelled, sealable containers.
  • Dangerous goods: UN 1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (solvent naphtha), Class 3, Packing Group II, Hazchem •3YE.
  • Poisons schedule: Schedule 5. Store out of children's reach.
  • SDS: Safety Data Sheet dated 2 Feb 2022 attached to this page.
DG Class 3DG Class 3

Dangerous goods · Class 3 · UN1993 · Packing group II

Recochem Brake Cleaner

Pricing by Packaging Size

20L Drum
AUD 93.00ex GST
AUD 102.30 inc GSTMinimum order 4: AUD 372.00 ex GST · AUD 409.20 inc GST
200L Drum
AUD 770.00ex GST
AUD 847.00 inc GST
Product Details
ManufacturerRecochem
Brand pageRecochem
UN NumberUN1993
Packing GroupII
ClassificationDG Class 3
CategorySolvents and Thinners
Pack sizes2 options
Dispatched fromAll
Stock Status
In Stock - 1000 units
Order Options

Packaging Size

Unit priceAUD 93.00
Subtotal (4 ×)AUD 372.00

Quantity

20L Drum is sold in a minimum of 4.

Delivery Information

Estimated dispatch: 5 business days after you order.

Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout before you pay, with an estimated delivery date where the carrier gives one.

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