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04-27-2015, 04:49 PM
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cleaning rotors
My rotors have been sitting with a tarp over them and they have developed a layer of surface rust on the breaking surface. Can I just clean that off with a wire wheel?
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04-27-2015, 07:53 PM
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Re: cleaning rotors
You don't want to gouge them, I'd use steel wool.
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04-27-2015, 08:28 PM
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Re: cleaning rotors
Flap wheel on a grinder works perfectly, or, take them in and have them turned. Steel wool won't be tough enough. A D/A sander with coarse grit will work, too.
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04-28-2015, 12:36 AM
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Re: cleaning rotors
How bad is the rust? A little will not hurt anything. Nothing preventing them from rusting up when sitting in the driveway for a couple weeks.
If it is just light, I would use 120-grit sandpaper in a sanding block. A good shop will put a similar non-directional finish on the surface to facilitate pad break in anyway.
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04-28-2015, 01:14 AM
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Re: cleaning rotors
You can soak them overnight or a little longer in vinegar. Then the rust should wipe off with a scotchbrite pad. Then neutralize them with baking soda water, dry and coat them with a light oil until you are ready to put them to use.
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04-29-2015, 11:52 AM
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Re: cleaning rotors
These are the best photos I have of what they look like.
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04-29-2015, 04:16 PM
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Re: cleaning rotors
dosent look that bad. couldnt you just take it up to 35mph and hit the stop button a couple times?
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04-29-2015, 04:31 PM
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Re: cleaning rotors
I was worried that would hurt the pads.
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