How doI remove some rust on my brakes?

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Oct 18, 2003 | 05:47 PM

LeXsGs3

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How doI remove some rust on my brakes?

Some of the iron parts of the rotors have rust on them. Can I get some kind of spray from Autozone that will remove it?

Thx in advance for any replies!

Oct 18, 2003 | 07:33 PM

squarehat

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Clean off the rust with brake cleaner spray, about $3. Then paint the rotor hats with hi-temp paint.

Oct 18, 2003 | 08:32 PM

LeXsGs3

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Thanks for the info. Also, I'm kinda hesitant on painting my rotor hub section and calipers as I have never done this before. Is there a thread regarding step by step procedures to do this?

Oct 20, 2003 | 10:07 AM

HoracioGS4

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BananaGS has a good DIY on this. go to his website for full details: http://bananags.netfirms.com/

Oct 20, 2003 | 11:05 AM

GSpeed

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You can also remove the rust easily with a Dremel or similar hand tool. Use the rotary brush attachment. I did it on mine recently. Took 5 mins per rotor.

Oct 20, 2003 | 12:05 PM

bob2200

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<<Dremel or similar hand tool. Use the rotary brush attachment.>>

Did you use the copper-colored, steel-colored, or black colored brush attachments?

Oct 20, 2003 | 12:33 PM

GSpeed

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I used the Stainless Steel Brush (530) and it worked fine. However, Dremel recommends the Carbon Steel Brushed for removing rust and polishing metal (Eg: 428) .

Check out:
http://www.dremel.com/html/home_fr.html

I've also used a brush attachment for a standard drill to remove rust from a muffler in th epast. I don't see why you couldn't use it in this case as well. The advantage of a Dremel would be being able to get into the nooks, crannies and polishing.