I've used white spirit in the past on a sheet of kitchen paper. Does the job. Just rub a bit harder on the tougher areas. Your brakes will squeak a bit afterwards but only because they're gripping better. Noise should disappear after a day or so.
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I've used white spirit in the past on a sheet of kitchen paper. Does the job. Just rub a bit harder on the tougher areas. Your brakes will squeak a bit afterwards but only because they're gripping better. Noise should disappear after a day or so.