Brake cleaner is used when repairing a braking system to create a clean environment for new components. It is made of degreasing solvents developed for cleaning & preparing brake, clutch & component parts with out the need to fully disassemble. When driving our brakes pick up grit, grime, traffic film, grease and even brake fluid and fuel. Using a brake cleaner when repairing brake pads, discs, cables etc is the professional way to care for your braking system.