{"id":40644,"date":"2025-01-21T00:30:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T23:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mycover-protection.com\/magazin\/cleaning-motorcycle-brakes-how-to-do-it-right\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T11:05:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:05:02","slug":"cleaning-motorcycle-brakes-how-to-do-it-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycover-protection.com\/en\/magazin\/cleaning-motorcycle-brakes-how-to-do-it-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning motorcycle brakes: how to do it right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cleaning your brakes is crucial for your safety on the bike, which is why you should regularly clean and check your motorcycle brake discs. Whether you are planning a leisurely tour or a sporty ride – thorough cleaning and maintenance of the brakes is a must. Here you can find out how to clean your motorcycle brakes efficiently and what you should bear in mind when doing so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MYCOVER\u00ae team<\/a> clarifies! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Why is it so important to clean motorcycle brakes?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cleaning the brakes: step-by-step instructions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Bleeding the brakes: this is how you proceed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Tips for long-term protection of the brakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Conclusion: Clean brakes – safe driving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. FAQ – Frequently asked questions about cleaning brakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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    Why is it so important to clean motorcycle brakes?<\/h2>\n\n
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    Over time, dirt, brake dust and rust build up on the brake discs and pads. This can impair braking performance and, in the worst case, endanger your safety. You should therefore clean and check your motorcycle brake discs regularly. Checking motorcycle brake discs means looking for cracks, wear or deformation. In extreme cases, it may also be necessary to have motorcycle brake discs turned by professionals to remove any unevenness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Protect your brakes from dirt and the weather by using a Motorcycle covers<\/a>. This will keep them clean and functional for longer. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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    Cleaning the brakes: step-by-step instructions<\/h2>\n\n
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    1. Preparation:<\/strong> Park your bike on a stable stand and remove the front wheel if necessary. Make sure you have all the tools to hand. A brake bleeder for motorcycles can be helpful if you want to change the brake fluid or bleed the brakes after cleaning. Tip: If you don’t know where to get a brake bleeding device or which one is the best, simply enter the search term “brake bleeding device motorcycle” or “bleed brakes motorcycle” on the Internet. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Cleaning the brake discs:<\/strong> To clean brake discs on your motorcycle, you can use special brake cleaners. They remove dirt and grease efficiently and are gentle on the materials. If you don’t have any brake cleaner to hand, there are also brake cleaner home remedies, such as a mixture of vinegar and water or isopropanol. Wipe the windows thoroughly with a clean cloth. If you would like to find more tips or detailed instructions on the subject, enter the search term “clean brake discs motorcycle” on the Internet. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Removing rust:<\/strong> If your brake discs have rusted, you can remove the rust by using a fine metal brush or an abrasive fleece. Be careful not to work too aggressively so as not to damage the surface of the disc. If you notice further rust on your motorcycle, find out more about how to get rid of it on our motorcycle rust page<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Check pads:<\/strong> Check the brake pads for wear. If they are too worn, they must be replaced. After cleaning the discs and pads, you should clean the motorcycle brake disc and allow it to dry before refitting everything. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Note:<\/strong> With a Motorcycle covers you prevent dirt and moisture from re-contaminating your brakes.<\/p>\n