CRC Industries Brake & Parts Cleaners

CRC Industries: The Original Name in Brake & Parts Cleaning

When it comes to brake and parts cleaners, few names carry more authority than CRC Industries. CRC invented the aerosol brake parts cleaner category itself — a distinction that still defines the brand more than five decades later. CRC Brākleen®, the original aerosol brake parts cleaner, was developed in 1971 and was the very first brake cleaner product of its kind, a title it still holds as the industry leader today. That kind of heritage isn't just a marketing claim; it reflects decades of chemistry refinement, professional trust, and real-world performance data gathered across millions of brake jobs.

Why CRC Brākleen® Stands Apart

CRC Brākleen® is the #1 brand of brake cleaner worldwide and has consistently been a top choice of automotive professionals for the past 50 years. What makes it earn that distinction job after job? The core formula is engineered to work fast and leave nothing behind. Grease, brake dust, fluid, and oils accumulate over time and can cause premature wear and lower brake performance — Brākleen® cleans and dries fast to remove contaminants from your parts, leaves no residue, and its powerful formula restores brake performance while eliminating squeaks and squeals.

CRC Brakleen is formulated to quickly and effectively remove brake dust, brake fluids, oils, and other contaminants from brake parts, lining, and pads. It's safe for use on ABS systems, brake discs, brake drums and cylinders, calipers, brake shoes, clutch discs, brake pads, and more — making it a genuinely universal solution for any brake service scenario.

A Product Line Built for Every Shop

CRC doesn't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, the Brākleen® lineup covers different use cases and regulatory requirements:

• Brākleen® Original (Non-Flammable): CRC Brākleen® Brake Parts Cleaner is the original formula, using a potent solvent that cleans and dries fast to remove contaminants and leaves no residue. The formula is non-flammable and is safe to use on all components of your brake system.
• Brākleen® Pro-Series: The Brākleen® Pro-Series line is designed for superior performance where it's needed most — in the shop — and uses the proprietary PowerJet® spray nozzle that sprays with force, blasting away contaminants from the brake system. The Pro-Series comes in a 20-ounce shop-size can, containing 50% more product than the standard size.
• Brākleen® Pro-Series 50-State Compliant: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are limited in some states, requiring products to meet strict requirements — the Pro-Series 50-State formula offers the strongest 50-state compliant formula available and can be used no matter where your home or business is located.
• Brākleen® Foaming Brake Wash: CRC Brakleen Foaming Brake Wash redefines powerful and convenient brake cleaning with a new, patent-pending water-based formula that builds on the trusted Brakleen legacy, delivering exceptional performance for pros and DIYers alike.

The Professional Standard for DIYers and Technicians Alike

Hundreds of thousands of technicians and do-it-yourselfers rely on Brākleen® and CRC professional-grade brake maintenance products for fast and effective brake service solutions. Whether you're doing a routine pad swap in the driveway or a full caliper overhaul in a busy shop, having the right cleaner on hand ensures contamination-free braking surfaces and a job done right the first time. Browse the full selection of Brake & Parts Cleaners or explore everything CRC Industries has to offer across the automotive chemical spectrum.