G-baby158 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Right today i got WD40 on my back wheel, now the brake is wank and i dont know how to get it of without having to grind it again. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 you've answered the question yourself, get grinding, but really go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 you've answered the question yourself, get grinding, but really go for it.What do plaz pads perform better on ? a smooth rim or grind ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiLLz Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Speaking of a grind i know this is no help to you but any idea what angle i need for a medium grind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Smooth with tar, or light grind is awsome Never put my CRV's (vee brake versions of CRM's) on a medium - but might soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Smooth with tar, or light grind is awsome Never put my CRV's (vee brake versions of CRM's) on a medium - but might soon...How do i file down my rim then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!()`/D Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Metholated spirits, its a degreaser used by Vehicle Body repair company's to remove grease and general crap from a piece of bodywork with raw metal. Edited September 4, 2008 by !!()`/D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti-mig-guy Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Brake parts cleaner, or Carburator cleaner works well, both cheap and avail at any auto parts store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!()`/D Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Brake parts cleaner, or Carburator cleaner works well, both cheap and avail at any auto parts store.Yeah didnt think of that, brake cleaner is brilliant stuff, can clean anything i cant believe i forgot it im a mechanic aswell haha! Edited September 4, 2008 by !!()`/D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Brake parts cleaner, or Carburator cleaner works well, both cheap and avail at any auto parts store. I'd much prefur to use that than re-grind or file a rim.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 You really don't need to grind your rim everytime it gets dirty...Just warm water and Fairy liquid will do the job... Just rinse it all off, ride around with the brake half-on so it cleans the pads too, then just wait for it to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samtrials Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I did this one time. The really bad part was I didn't know about it untill I jumped of my front steps If you don't want to, I wouldn't bother grinding your rim. I just hit the brake alot and went through a couple puddles of water then wipped it of with a rag. It will come off just give it some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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