If you’re like most drivers, you probably don’t think much about brake dust. But brake dust is a serious problem, and it’s important to clean it up if you want your brakes to last. Here are four ways to clean brake dust:
- Use a vacuum cleaner. This is the easiest way to clean brake dust, and it works well on small areas. Just be sure to use the right type of vacuum cleaner for this job – one that has a crevice tool or a hose attachment designed for cleaning brakes.
- Use a broom and bucket. This method is good for larger areas, but it can be time-consuming if you have a lot of brake dust to clean up. Start by sweeping the area clean with the broom, then pour water into the bucket and use the handle of the bucket to scrub the surface until the brake dust is gone.
- Use a duster or cloths soaked in rubbing alcohol or acetone. This method is best for stubborn brake dust particles that don’t seem to budge with other methods. Start by spraying or spritzing the area with rubbing alcohol or acetone, then use a duster or cloths to work the liquid into the dirt particles until they’re gone. Be careful not to get any of it on your skin!
- Use an air compressor and blower/vacuum cleaner combination unit. This is probably the most powerful way to clean brake dust, but it’s also one of the most expensive options (and it can be difficult to find an air compressor that’s compatible with a vacuum cleaner). To use this method, first attach your blower/vacuum cleaner unit to an air compressor using an adapter hose (or buy an air compressor specifically designed for cleaning brakes). Then turn on both units and wait until they reach full speed before cleaning up the area ..