Clownbike Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 HeyI recently got oil all over my disc. I tried to resurect the pads through BBQing and sandpaper, but noting worked.I've purchased some new ebc gold pads, but i'm worried the rotor may have some residue of oil on it. What is the best way to wash/clean it? I had a little search and there were a few suggestions of; fairy, heating with a blow torch and sandpaper etc.But what is the best way if there are any other ways. Cheers Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerider Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Try giving it a good wipe with some methelated spirits (sp), with clean cloth and then wipe off with clean, dry towel.If no luck with that, most people will say stick it in the dishwasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Its impossible to get it 100% clean unfortunately, the only way to get full braking performance back is a new rotor. The methods above will help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I used warm water and fairy liquid and scrubbed it for about 10 minutes, then lightly sandpapered it down. Works amazing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I cooked mine when I touched it and it worked. Not sure about oil though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 While were on the subject, am i right in thinking that to clean the disc brake pads all you have to do lightly sand them down with sand paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 alcohol wipes/spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Oliver Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Cellulose thinners is the cure, Just wash with & no need to dry because it evaporates Tried & tested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I think a mate of mine put the rotor in boiling hot water (might have actaully boiled it in a old kettle...cant really remember) His brake worked fairly well afterwards.Just a thought really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 that shouldnt do alot.solvents all the way.. not oil based of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 boil it in a pan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieldp Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Boil the pads in a pot of water then grind of the top layer, then boil the rotor in water and use something like Weldtite Disc brake cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooore! Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Dishwasher...Go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_noob Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Isopropyl alcohol is the best way. Will take off all the oil without leaving any residue behind. Put in on with a towel, rub off the dirt/excess, allow to evaporate and your good to go. Isopropyl acohol is in surgical spirits but if you want purer 100% stuff you'll need to buy from somehwhere else other than the pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolo Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Isopropyl alcohol is the best way. Will take off all the oil without leaving any residue behind. Put in on with a towel, rub off the dirt/excess, allow to evaporate and your good to go. Isopropyl acohol is in surgical spirits but if you want purer 100% stuff you'll need to buy from somehwhere else other than the pharmacy.Yup, you know what your'e talking about. Clean it fairly well with just water, then use the alcool. For the pads, I use alcool on them and I sand them a bit with supper small grit water sanding paper. Isopropyl alcool is also knowed as rubbing alcool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 what about muc off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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