Brake rotors... What the hell is Isopropyl Alcohol?

[Kermit power]

Afternoon all,

I'm about to fit my new brake calipers. The instructions tell me to clean the rotors with Isopropyl Alcohol, and are very keen to ensure I don't use Brake Cleaner for some reason.

So.... What on earth is Isopropyl alcohol? Is it just the same as white spirits or turps or something?

[Kermit power]

Fluffsri said:

Just in case you donet know, dont use turps, white spirit etc as they are oil based.

Yes, I did discover that, but thanks anyway.

I used Meths in the end.