Cleaning rust off of rotors?
09-25-2003, 04:32 PM
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Cleaning rust off of rotors?
I just got some new/used rotors and the hub area that bolts to the car is a little rusty how would you guys clean this off? I was thinking brake parts cleaner and heavy grit sand paper?????
09-25-2003, 04:33 PM
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (spencedogg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spencedogg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just got some new/used rotors and the hub area that bolts to the car is a little rusty how would you guys clean this off? I was thinking brake parts cleaner and heavy grit sand paper?????</TD></TR></TABLE>
give it a shot, and give an update.
but what exactly is a new/used rotor with rust???
give it a shot, and give an update.
but what exactly is a new/used rotor with rust???
09-25-2003, 04:44 PM
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (spencedogg)
i would say the best thing to do would be get a dremal, a nylon or soft metal brush attachment, and a steel brush attachment. First get the bulk of the rust away with the steel brush, and then use the nylon or soft metal brush for the small spots.
09-25-2003, 05:04 PM
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (spencedogg)
Most brake rotors rust there. Whats the big deal? Just get them re-surfaced if the rotor surface is damaged and slap them on. Or paint them, if they rust there then they always will.
09-25-2003, 05:07 PM
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (KOALA YUMMIES)
i have this same problem with my current rotors. thing that sucks is when it rains...i get rust water all over my flat back wheels and its a biatch to get it off. i was thinking dremel followed by high temp paint...anybody think that would work?
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (delslo26)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delslo26 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Green scrubbie and simple green and water.. 
don't use sandpaper</TD></TR></TABLE>
On rotors? why not?
don't use sandpaper</TD></TR></TABLE>On rotors? why not?
09-25-2003, 05:14 PM
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (EVIL_Vap133)
go ahead... use sandpaper.. go all out and 3 stage wet sand them if you want.
green scrubbie=lot easier, less abrasive to the surface, and oh yeah... easier.
green scrubbie=lot easier, less abrasive to the surface, and oh yeah... easier.
09-25-2003, 05:16 PM
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (delslo26)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delslo26 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go ahead... use sandpaper.. go all out and 3 stage wet sand them if you want.
green scrubbie=lot easier, less abrasive to the surface, and oh yeah... easier. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I see, well if that doesn't work I recommed sandpaper, especially on squeaky rear drums....
green scrubbie=lot easier, less abrasive to the surface, and oh yeah... easier.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I see, well if that doesn't work I recommed sandpaper, especially on squeaky rear drums....
09-25-2003, 05:19 PM
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (EVIL_Vap133)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EVIL_Vap133 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I see, well if that doesn't work I recommed sandpaper, especially on squeaky rear drums....</TD></TR></TABLE>
What are Drums??
I see, well if that doesn't work I recommed sandpaper, especially on squeaky rear drums....</TD></TR></TABLE>
What are Drums??
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Re: Cleaning rust off of rotors? (delslo26)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delslo26 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What are Drums??
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ouch....hey...wait a minute
What are Drums??
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ouch....hey...wait a minute
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