Brake cleaner is one of those products that looks simple until the job has a rule attached to it. A can may be high-VOC, low-VOC, chlorinated, non-chlorinated, flammable, non-flammable, plastic-safe, or not plastic-safe. CRC 05151 Brakleen is the version to consider when the job calls for a low-VOC brake parts cleaner that is listed by CRC as SCAQMD Rule #1171 compliant.

This guide is for buyers comparing brake cleaner choices before a brake service, clutch cleanup, or shop restock. It focuses on the current Parts Universe listing and CRC's published product information, not broad claims about every brake-cleaner formula.

What Parts Universe lists

Parts Universe currently lists this item as CRC 05151 Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner, SCAQMD #1171 Compliant, 14 Wt Oz. The active Shopify product record verified for this article shows:

  • Parts Universe SKU: CRC-05151
  • UPC: 078254051512
  • Current Parts Universe price: $6.34
  • Current inventory: 25 units
  • Inventory policy: DENY
  • Current status: active and available for sale
  • Current product image: active Shopify product image used as this article's cover

What CRC verifies

CRC's product page identifies this product as CRC Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner, SCAQMD #1171 Compliant, 14 wt oz, with item number 05151, CRC part record 1003740, and UPC 078254051512. CRC lists the product lifecycle status as ACTIVE.

CRC describes 05151 as an ultra low VOC formula that cleans fast, dries fast, and leaves no residue. The published generic description is Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner. CRC's specifications list 14 wt oz net fill in a 20 ounce aerosol container, carbon dioxide propellant, fast evaporation, clear colorless liquid appearance, and a consumer-product VOC value of 21.4 g/L.

The same CRC product page lists the CPSC flammability class as Extremely Flammable, flash point as less than 0 degrees F, and plastic-safe status as No. Those details matter just as much as the cleaning claim.

When 05151 is the right buy

  • You need a brake parts cleaner where SCAQMD #1171 compliance or an ultra-low-VOC formula is part of the buying requirement.
  • You are cleaning metal brake-system parts such as discs, drums, calipers, brake cylinders, brake linings, brake shoes, springs, wedge brakes, or related clutch parts listed by CRC.
  • You want a fast-drying, no-residue aerosol cleaner and can manage the flammability and ventilation requirements.
  • You want CRC's 14 wt oz aerosol format rather than a gallon, pail, drum, or a different Brakleen formula.

When to pause or choose differently

Do not treat every Brakleen can as interchangeable. If the work order, facility rule, local regulation, or vehicle procedure requires a specific VOC level, non-flammable product, chlorinated or non-chlorinated chemistry, or a product approved for nearby plastics, confirm that requirement before ordering.

CRC lists 05151 as not plastic safe. Mask or avoid rubber, painted, plastic, coated, and sensitive electronic parts unless the product label and repair procedure say that exposure is acceptable. If the service involves heavy dust, corrosion, fluid leakage, overheated parts, or damaged brake hardware, solve the mechanical problem rather than using cleaner as a shortcut.

Practical safety notes

  • Read the current product label, safety data sheet, and repair procedure before use.
  • Use only with strong ventilation and keep the aerosol away from sparks, flames, hot rotors, welding, heaters, cigarettes, and other ignition sources.
  • Wear the eye, skin, and respiratory protection required by the SDS and your shop policy.
  • Let brake parts cool before spraying and avoid spraying onto energized electrical equipment.
  • Capture runoff and dispose of contaminated wipes, fluid, and residue according to local rules.
  • Do not use compressed air to blow brake dust around the workspace.

Buyer checks before ordering

  • Confirm you are ordering CRC 05151, not a different Brakleen formula with a similar label.
  • Check whether your state, shop, or job requires SCAQMD #1171, 50-state compliance, a non-flammable cleaner, or another specification.
  • Review the nearby materials on the vehicle. CRC lists this product as not plastic safe.
  • Plan for ventilation, PPE, drip control, and disposal before the vehicle is apart.

Related Parts Universe links

CRC 05151 Brakleen is a strong fit when the job needs a low-VOC, SCAQMD #1171-compliant brake parts cleaner and the work area can handle a flammable aerosol safely. Match the can to the requirement first, then use the cleaner as part of a complete brake-service process.