Cleaning brakes without taking apart?

[Bullwinkle]

My back brake needs to be cleaned as I really don't have any grip on it and it squeals quite nicely when I apply......

Is there any way to get the crud off of the brake pads without dismantling? Would putting warm/hot water on it help at all then giving it a blast of brake cleaner or not a good idea?

Any advice appreciated........cheers!

[Viney]

Mine are squealing. Brake cleaner will only solve the problem short term

[hovis]

get i tin of brake cleaner stuff from £1 shop.................spray on............................wash off

probaly not the most effective, but shoud do the trick :wink:

[John Burt]

Nope 'fraid not the best thing is to strip em down and clean it all properly .