Silca Ultimate Brake and Drivetrain Cleaner

Specifications

• Size: 16oz (473mL) spray bottle
• Process Time: 3 to 5 minutes, foam turns purplish-red as it works
• Cleaning Action: Encapsulates and removes oils, grease, and brake dust
• Cleans: Chain, cassette, chainrings, pulleys, rotors, and calipers
• Eliminates: Brake squeal from contaminated rotor surfaces
• Safe On: Wax on paint and drivetrain, will not strip protective coatings
• Rinsing: Clean rinsing with water, no residue
• Scent: Cinnamon
• System Step: Bicycle Spa step 1, Clean
• MPN: AM-AC-042-ASY-0100

FAQ

Does SILCA Brake and Drivetrain Cleaner stop brake squeal?

Yes, SILCA Brake and Drivetrain Cleaner eliminates brake squeal by removing oil and contamination from the rotor surface. Spray it onto the rotors and calipers on the bike, let the foam work for a few minutes, then rinse, no wheel or pad removal needed.

Is SILCA Brake and Drivetrain Cleaner safe to use before waxing or lubing a chain?

Yes, SILCA Brake and Drivetrain Cleaner rinses completely clean and leaves no residue that would block wax or oil-based lube from bonding. Rinse the chain well and let it dry fully before applying lube, which makes this the right first step in a clean-and-lube routine.

Will SILCA Brake and Drivetrain Cleaner damage paint or wax coatings?

No, SILCA Brake and Drivetrain Cleaner will not attack the wax on your paint or drivetrain, so overspray on a painted frame, carbon, or anodized parts is not a concern. That sets it apart from solvent-based degreasers that strip protective finishes and the good grease in seals and bearings.

Best For

Riders who want a fast, frame-safe way to degrease the drivetrain and quiet squealing disc brakes on a regular basis, especially anyone running a waxed chain who needs a clean, residue-free starting point before relubing.