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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Tips on cleaning brake rotors?

I searched around this detailing forum and didn't find anything on cleaning the rotors. About two months ago I put on new rotors, they looked great at first but now look slightly rustic and or dirty. Any way to get these to look sparkling new?
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Sand them down Or use a rust remover. They are just going to get rusty again unless you take them and have them zinc plated.
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by EnemyKhan
I searched around this detailing forum and didn't find anything on cleaning the rotors. About two months ago I put on new rotors, they looked great at first but now look slightly rustic and or dirty. Any way to get these to look sparkling new?
Nope, since they are in contact with dirt and water all they do is rust away. Plus since they are in contact with pads constantly, that surface can't be detailed or protected.
Old Sep 24, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Good tip. Question ... I'm noob here so pardon me ^^ My car's brake squeak and grunt heavily when I release it slowly ... what's the problem with it?
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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u need new pads.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by vnphantom
Good tip. Question ... I'm noob here so pardon me ^^ My car's brake squeak and grunt heavily when I release it slowly ... what's the problem with it?
Do they always squeak or just when you brake? Either way, you better have a look at them.
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