Is cleaning CAS with carb cleaner Ok

[92_talonGsXt]

Is cleaning CAS with carb cleaner ok,just wanted to make sure I'm not harming anything

 

[donniekak]

No, it's not ok. Carb cleaner has oil in it. The only thing to clean your optical cas with is keyboard cleaner. Did you take it apart?

 

[92_talonGsXt]

No, it's not ok. Carb cleaner has oil in it. The only thing to clean your optical cas with is keyboard cleaner. Did you take it apart?

No, I mean cleaning the outside of the CAS

 

[xioca]

Sure? as long as your not soaking the damn thing in it. Brake cleaner doesn't leave the oily residue so I'd use that.

 

[JamesRayburn]

Just don't get any of the brake cleaner near the electrical connections, where the wires go into the sensor. Spray some cleaner on a rag then wipe it down, don't spray it directly on the CAS.

 

[need2boostpsi]

Just don't get any of the brake cleaner near the electrical connections, where the wires go into the sensor. Spray some cleaner on a rag then wipe it down, don't spray it directly on the CAS.

brake cleaner wont hurt anything on the outside of the CAS, i use brake cleaner for everything, just make sure its dry before you plug the cas connector back in.

 

[rush2252]

+1 ^^^^your cleaning the metal casing? ? If theres any plastic on it brake cleaner will destroy it. It isnt so good for surrounding hoses etc either.

Kolby

 

[snowborder714]

If I can sandblast/powdercoat a CAS/cover, then brake clean will be fine. Especially when you use brake clean is used to prep the parts for coating.

A black top CAS might be different though as it has a plastic cover. Brake clean would still be fine, but other cleaning solvents that are harsh might cause damage.

 

[need2boostpsi]

If I can sandblast/powdercoat a CAS/cover, then brake clean will be fine. Especially when you use brake clean is used to prep the parts for coating.

A black top CAS might be different though as it has a plastic cover. Brake clean would still be fine, but other cleaning solvents that are harsh might cause damage.

I agree, The CAS didnt make it 19 years on my car because its sensitive to abrasives and liquids.