cleaning rust off of brake caliper and rotors

Feb 24, 2001 | 12:13 AM

Ch12i5

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i have a lot of rust in that area...and i got borbet e types and i really need to get the rust off off the visible parts of the brake rotors and calipers. does anyone have an effective way of doing this? thanks

Feb 24, 2001 | 06:26 AM

plrod Black 95 SE

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i did iy with a 4" grinder using a cup brush

Feb 24, 2001 | 07:28 AM

Daniel B. Martin

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Sandblasting

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Originally posted by Ch12i5
i have a lot of rust in that area...and i got borbet e types and i really need to get the rust off off the visible parts of the brake rotors and calipers. does anyone have an effective way of doing this? thanks

Sandblasting is the best method but it's a bit of a hassle.

Feb 24, 2001 | 10:57 AM

Ch12i5

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so...

there isn't any kind of solution to spray or dissolve that rust right off? if not, then can i have instructions on how to use a grinder or sandblaster? thanks