Brake caliper brushes & strip discs

Cleaning tools are used for removing deposits, corrosion stains, remains of sealing paste or paint-and-lacquer materials and other contaminants from surfaces of car parts. Usually they are brushes or scrapers with coarse bristle.

Types of tools for car units cleaning

By method of use:

• manual, with a handle;
• heads for electric equipment.

Various materials are used during production, for instance:

• steel;
• brass;
• plastic.

Accessories with straight bristle or braided into bundles can be found in catalogues. Moreover, the tools for automotive components cleaning differ by their shape. Particularly, there are:

• Cup-type. They are suitable for cleaning a large area.
• Tapered. They are made for hard-to-reach areas.
• Wheel-type. They are used in combination with electric equipment for performing a large amount of work.

Making an online-order, you should take into account the stiffness degree, weight and sizes of the tools. The head should comply with parameters of the mounting seat of the equipment.

According to an application area, there are products:

• For removing dust from elements in the underhood space. These are plastic brushed with a straight or bended handle.

• For terminals cleaning. They efficiently remove the oxide layer, which appears during soldering of copper and brass parts. They have a conical brush on one side and abrasive tape on the other.
• For cleaning oil drain pans. They are heads for a drilling machine or hand scoops made of metal or plastic. They can be used in combination with a special chemical substance.
• For removing contaminants from brake calipers. These are honing round brushes on a short or long metal rod. Making an order in an online-shop, take into account the fact, that they can differ by diameter and can be designated for an exact car model. In addition, manufacturers offer files that have a narrow long working element with large cuts. These tools are used for cleaning of brake caliper guides.
• For servicing wheel hub and rim. Generally, these are the kits, including metal heads for electric tools and handles for them.
• For treatment of brake mechanism elements. They are straight or bent accessories with a long bristle.
• For Common rail injector cleaning. It is a kit, containing brushes of various configurations, fitting with a manometer and other items. They are compatible with cars of exact makes.
• For removing soiling of brake drive line. Such operation is performed with the help of metal brushes.

Tips on tools for car units cleaning use

1. Use means of individual protection for eyes, hands and respiratory organs, if necessary. Particularly, dust from brake pads is harmful for human’s health.
2. Store metal tools for car units cleaning in a place protected from moisture. Thus, you will extend their service life.
3. After removing traces of oxidation, wipe the area with a cloth, moisten in a special chemical compound. Thus, you can remove remained corrosive dust and protect the surface from damages in the future.
4. Sparks can appear during work. One should not use the tools near highly-flammable fluids.

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