NLViper82
New member
I just cleaned the primary and secondary on my viper. A fair bit of dirt came off with Brake Cleaner, but I noticed that on the primary the surface is not completely smooth about a inch from the top. It feels almost a little bumpy to the touch. I can see what looks like corrosion or something. I was wondering if I used 1500 or 2000 grit sand paper on the primary would that be ok to smooth it out.
use a green or brown scotch pad to dull the surface of the clutches.
and when going through the cluches remember that they go back together dry, no lube on any parts.
Tod
and when going through the cluches remember that they go back together dry, no lube on any parts.
Tod
NLViper82
New member
Thanks
yamyrider
Active member
the scotch pad works great.
I just came in from my garage after speding about 5 hours on my sled today.
Cleaning the clutches was one of the jobs.
I just came in from my garage after speding about 5 hours on my sled today.
Cleaning the clutches was one of the jobs.
yamvip
New member
Is that all you need to do too clean clutches is brake cleaner?
NLViper82
New member
Thats what I was told to use. Cleans them up good for what I could see.
YEP.......Spray on Brake Cleaner.........Works Great 
BUT.........don't stop there, Wash everthing in WARM SOAPY WATER. and wipe dry. I do mine every second weekend. Do not spray any type of lub on them, as it will act like a Magnet and collect all kinds of belt dust.
Those S.B. pads work very well when wet, go ahead and use your wet/dry paper to sand out the ridges. I'm lucky I put them on a lathe and cut them,then Dynamically Balance them after words.
But then again im ANAL
BUT.........don't stop there, Wash everthing in WARM SOAPY WATER. and wipe dry. I do mine every second weekend. Do not spray any type of lub on them, as it will act like a Magnet and collect all kinds of belt dust.
Those S.B. pads work very well when wet, go ahead and use your wet/dry paper to sand out the ridges. I'm lucky I put them on a lathe and cut them,then Dynamically Balance them after words.
But then again im ANAL
yamaholic22
Active member
don't use brake cleaner anymore boys, it leaves a petroleum film on the clutches and causes belt slip and higher clutch temperatures. Instead use water that is so hot that you can hardly touch it with a good degreasing dishsoap. It cleans just as well and doesn't leave any petroleum residue. I used to use brake cleaner as well.....not anymore
NLViper82
New member
On the can for the Brake Cleaner it says "Leaves no film or residue"
bufalobob
Member
acetone.
ModMMax
New member
Yamaholic22 has it right. I do mine regularily. Belt too.
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Using Brake Cleaner is still fine, as I said wash them afterwards.............If you want 2 go 1 more step......
.......use Isopropanol 2 wipe them sweeky clean with.
Don't believe me........THEN TRY IT
.......use Isopropanol 2 wipe them sweeky clean with.
Don't believe me........THEN TRY IT
redsnake3
New member
you can buy belt and belt sheave cleaner from royal distributing. its only $9.95. works awesome.
utah340six
New member
tryed simple green in parts cleaner tank.
just put your clutch in turn on, come back ond roll it over.
works pretty good.
some rummer about it eats aluminum.???????????????
just put your clutch in turn on, come back ond roll it over.
works pretty good.
some rummer about it eats aluminum.???????????????
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kuips
New member
hey guys, just found this thread. i have always cleaned the clutches with acetone and a scotch brite. does anyone scuff the sides of their belt? i was told before to do this, but don't, cause i don't want to comprimise its integrity.
I use brake cleaner on our clutches, then like buffalo bob said wipe it clean with acetone, along with the belt. After every race we scotch brite both clutches and belt, then wipe off with the acetone.
KZOOVIPER
New member
The next time your significant other goes shopping put them in the dishwasher. Take the Jet Dry out first.
x2 dishwasher is the way to go......And for me always hot soapy water. No other cleaner needed...But each there own right.
Nick
Nick
I used to wash with brake cleaner but supposedly it leaves chemicals in the aluminum surface. i just use scotch brite and clean with simple green now. make sure any belt residue is gone and no black crap left on the rag after you wipe the surfaces clean.