Gergely
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 11:01 AM |
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How best to degrease new discs?
Hi, I wonder what method to use to degrease brand new brake discs that come with a thin film of oil on them for protection. Soap and water?
Dishwasher?
I am changing the disc on my tintop and assume the oil would not help braking performance...
Thanks!
Gergely
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 11:03 AM |
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celly thinners or petrol
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Phil.J
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 11:05 AM |
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I usually clean them off with two lots of clean petrol, then wipe with a clean rag or paper towel. Never a problem.
Phil
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monkey69
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 11:05 AM |
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Get a can of brake cleaner from halfords or your motor factors. A quick spray on your new discs and a wipe with some kitchen paper will get them
degreased in seconds.
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Bob C
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 11:16 AM |
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won't fairy liquid do it?
bob
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 11:40 AM |
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It probably would - but it contains a fair amount of salt, so that and the water probably won't do the disks any good!
The brake cleaner in a can is wonderful stuff - I often use it for degreasing other stuff as well.
David
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NS Dev
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 11:55 AM |
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just gonna say it........brake cleaner? or is that too obvious!!
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Gergely
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 01:05 PM |
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Brake cleaner... hmmm... now there's a thought...
I never knew these existed. I'll get one of those then.
Thanks everyone!
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JoelP
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 01:07 PM |
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i used thinners cos thats all i had. I wouldnt normally of bothered but my mate tells me the grease gets into the pads.
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Marcus
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 01:37 PM |
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A mate of mine (non mechanical) once put copaslip on his pads to stop them squealing.
I think you know what's coming next!!
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 01:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gergely
Brake cleaner... hmmm... now there's a thought...
I never knew these existed. I'll get one of those then.
Just make sure that you use it a well-ventilated place - highly volatile and very smelly! 
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Cousin Cleotis
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 04:58 PM |
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swarfega stop quick(brake cleaner) smells of lemon.
Paul
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chasmon
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 05:48 PM |
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I vote for methylated spirits. I wouldn't use petrol as it leaves an oily residue...
Sprits of some sort that will fully evaporate is what is required
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 24/8/06 at 07:10 PM |
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acetone degreases stuff very quickly.
Melts rubber gloves too !
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