staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild)
2024-04-25 14:15:55
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Our vehicles, of course, are hefty and powerful machines. Roughly 6,000 lbs gross weight and above, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, typically marks a vehicle as a truck for regulation purposes. This can be attributed to the steel-heavy design of the average vehicle, and this in turn can result in some rather heavy-duty cleaning needs. After all, hard-worked metal in key components of a vehicle can get more than a little dirty and worn, and specialist equipment can be required to remove that kind of harsh wear.
This is where brake parts cleaner comes in. It’s an easy-to-use product drivers can typically spray where needed, a powerful solvent to break down any potentially harmful build-up on the brakes. Simply remove your tire and apply it where needed, and the accumulated dirt will run away. Unlike some car maintenance solutions, it’s relatively cheap and easy to keep accessible, meaning that it’s an essential of drivers’ car care kits the world over.
It’s crucial to note, though, that the harshness of the job can require some harsh chemicals. The New York City Department of Sanitation, according to How Stuff Works, reports that brake cleaners tend to contain the likes of methylene chloride and acetone, so protective measures and careful use are necessary as with any aerosol. Such chemicals have also led to a potentially very dangerous use of brake cleaner to start a vehicle’s engine.