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Author: Subject: Clumsy! Copper-Grease Fingerprint on Brake Pad Surface
scootz

posted on 10/6/18 at 07:08 PM Reply With Quote
Clumsy! Copper-Grease Fingerprint on Brake Pad Surface

Managed to get a copper-grease fingerprint on the braking surface of new pads.

I sprayed it liberally with brake cleaner as soon as I noticed and then gave the surface a light rub with some sandpaper.

I'm almost paranoid about brakes, but am I worrying unnecessarily in this instance?





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adithorp

posted on 10/6/18 at 07:12 PM Reply With Quote
Don't worry, it'll be fine. It's not ideal but it happens.





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ian locostzx9rc2

posted on 10/6/18 at 07:13 PM Reply With Quote
It will be fine
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scootz

posted on 10/6/18 at 07:20 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers guys.

I figured I wouldn't be the first (nor the last!) not to notice I had a sticky finger when handling the 'business-end' of pads!





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jossey

posted on 10/6/18 at 07:25 PM Reply With Quote
I did it when my pad slipped out and landed slimey side with fresh copper slip on my new disc under the car.

Brake cleaner and sand paper sorted it.





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myke pocock

posted on 10/6/18 at 09:44 PM Reply With Quote
Just give it a lead foot a few times when you brake and it will be a goodun!
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scootz

posted on 11/6/18 at 10:17 AM Reply With Quote
Cheers all! I've since dried my eyes and come to terms with the fact that it's not the end of the world!





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Irony

posted on 11/6/18 at 04:14 PM Reply With Quote
I greased my brake discs to prevent them from rusting over my long build. Past the IVA with plenty of power to spare.
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