[IL8Apex]

This my first set of CCBs, and my wheels are ceramic coated. What are you guys using as a wheel cleaning spray when there’s low dust and no iron contamination? I assume I want to stay away from any cleaner that is meant for steel brakes since they’ll like contain caustic compounds for iron dust. PH neutral is a must I guess. Any suggestions appreciated.

[chefwong]

Leftover car wash shampoo ......



If you have a Pressure Washer, it's really just the surface film that is needed on a mechanical wash post HP rinse
Be mindful when you dress the rubbers

[FSHNGRY]

I use Gtechnique "Iron fallout remover" and the "Citrus foam soap" in a completely differely bucket and brushes

[NSXR]

Originally Posted by IL8Apex

This my first set of CCBs, and my wheels are ceramic coated. What are you guys using as a wheel cleaning spray when there’s low dust and no iron contamination? I assume I want to stay away from any cleaner that is meant for steel brakes since they’ll like contain caustic compounds for iron dust. PH neutral is a must I guess. Any suggestions appreciated.

Never use anything on CCB's beyond water and soap that has a ph of at least 7, regardless of who might tell you to do so (they probably mean well).

The reason is because the carbon core of the disc oxidizes when exposed to oxygen (or temps over 600°F), which causes the disc to degrade. If you look closely at the edges and vanes of the disc you'll see a grey metallic coating, and it's this coating that keeps oxygen (air) from getting to the disc.

On the face of the disc you'll see the tell-tale cracks, and wear indicator circles. Inside these cracks and circles is this same metallic coating, protecting the disc from oxidization.

Using products with various chemicals in them can degrade this protective layer over time and cause the disc to lose integrity.

I'm a CCB guy, so if you have any other questions, feel free to DM me.