What is the best way to clean my muscle brake? its building up alot of carbon in the ports.....i can take it off, didn't know if was better to clean it with a tooth brush, or take it off and put in some type of cleaner?
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Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
Ultrasonic cleaners work awesome and each brand have their own cleaners but the Lyman cleaner and distilled water work well for me.
Ultrasonic cleaners work awesome and each brand have their own cleaners but the Lyman cleaner and distilled water work well for me.
Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
Brake cleaner
Brake cleaner
Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Here2Learn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brake cleaner </div></div>
At first I laughed, I thought you made a funny. Then I realized that brake cleaner is exactly what I use to clean mine as well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Here2Learn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brake cleaner </div></div>
At first I laughed, I thought you made a funny. Then I realized that brake cleaner is exactly what I use to clean mine as well.
Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
And after the brake is clean(ish), and if your situation allows, spray it with PAM cooking spray. Works on the grill to keep most carbon off; works on barrel accessories too. Regular version; not the Olive Oil variety.
And after the brake is clean(ish), and if your situation allows, spray it with PAM cooking spray. Works on the grill to keep most carbon off; works on barrel accessories too. Regular version; not the Olive Oil variety.
Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gary Olson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And after the brake is clean(ish), and if your situation allows, spray it with PAM cooking spray. Works on the grill to keep most carbon off; works on barrel accessories too. Regular version; not the Olive Oil variety.</div></div>
Won't the blast blow that away on the first shot?
I use anti-seize inside my suppressor for a similar reason, (in a .22 can) and that will only last a few mags. In that scenario, the gases are way less intense and it's all sealed instead the can so even if the substance is disturbed some of it will re-coat the inside.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gary Olson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And after the brake is clean(ish), and if your situation allows, spray it with PAM cooking spray. Works on the grill to keep most carbon off; works on barrel accessories too. Regular version; not the Olive Oil variety.</div></div>
Won't the blast blow that away on the first shot?
I use anti-seize inside my suppressor for a similar reason, (in a .22 can) and that will only last a few mags. In that scenario, the gases are way less intense and it's all sealed instead the can so even if the substance is disturbed some of it will re-coat the inside.
Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
Any type of carbon buildup preventative is a crapshoot. Sometimes it works well, sometimes halfway, sometimes not at all. I prefer to think positive.
Any type of carbon buildup preventative is a crapshoot. Sometimes it works well, sometimes halfway, sometimes not at all. I prefer to think positive.
Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
Hydrogen peroxide... take it off and let it sit in it. It works great.
Hydrogen peroxide... take it off and let it sit in it. It works great.
Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
I used my stainless steel media to clean one, looks like brand new.
I used my stainless steel media to clean one, looks like brand new.
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I just shoot mine clean.
I just shoot mine clean.
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Lemishine "thanks ace"
Lemishine "thanks ace"
Re: Whats the best way to clean my Brake?
I've actually used just plain old vinegar to clean a stainless steel compensator ( off a .22 rimfire ). May have taken a day or two to soften the carbon and lead deposits but it worked. It (vinegar) will remove bluing
I then applied a welding anti-spatter paste and spray to help reduce future build up. Whether it helped in reducing build up I'm not sure. I removed the comp shortly afterwards.
I've actually used just plain old vinegar to clean a stainless steel compensator ( off a .22 rimfire ). May have taken a day or two to soften the carbon and lead deposits but it worked. It (vinegar) will remove bluing
I then applied a welding anti-spatter paste and spray to help reduce future build up. Whether it helped in reducing build up I'm not sure. I removed the comp shortly afterwards.
