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[Closed] Quick brake disc cleaning question.

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Just about to pop out the shops to get something to clean up my rear XTR disc, which got a bit marked up by some contaminated pads.

Should i get:

a) Wire wool.

b) Fine grade wet/dry

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Posted : 13/09/2009 1:07 pm
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Hey buddy, personally i think i'd go for 'b'. However i've never tried it so if someone who's tried it responds i'd listen to them. One thing i do know though is that when i used minearal spirits (like meths) to clean my dics it ruined the pads so I would use a designated cleaner.


 
Posted : 13/09/2009 2:49 pm
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Cleaning-removing oil or such like that has contaminated your disc I use common or garden Auto brake cleaner.

Removing scoring marks caused by "contamintaed" pads with embedded grit particles, You need a brake disc lathe.

Wet and dry will only make the problem worse when the SiC particles get onto your pads.

Wire wool tends to be oily so an absolute no-no


 
Posted : 13/09/2009 3:29 pm
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I just use those little alcohol wipes that they use before an injection.


 
Posted : 13/09/2009 4:37 pm
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Thinners here. Free from work.


 
Posted : 13/09/2009 4:40 pm