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?????

 

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give it a shot, and give an update.

but what exactly is a new/used rotor with rust???

 

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.

 

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.

 

Use some sandpaper to get the rust off...

 

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?

 

yea most rotors rust there. whats the big deal?

 

Green scrubbie and simple green and water.. don't use sandpaper

 

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On rotors? why not?

 

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.

 

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I see, well if that doesn't work I recommed sandpaper, especially on squeaky rear drums....

 

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I see, well if that doesn't work I recommed sandpaper, especially on squeaky rear drums....</TD></TR></TABLE>

What are Drums??

 

WD-40 should eat some of the rust off.

 

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What are Drums??

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ouch....hey...wait a minute

 

well its new to me but they have been used