Brake Discs

[peanut buttercups]

i got some new brakes and they have a bunch of surface rust on them. i was wondering if i could get some help as to how to clean the rust off them?

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Just use sand paper or emery paper. Once they are fitted the brake pads will wear what ever is left off.

[VT-565]

i got some new brakes and they have a bunch of surface rust on them. i was wondering if i could get some help as to how to clean the rust off them?

I wouldn't worry about it.

As mentioned, the pads will take a certain amount off with application, but with a few heat cycles, you won't have to worry about the rest anyway.

[Philthy]

Yeah, if it isn't too bad on the braking surface it will come off the first time you use the brakes anyway.

But for the rest that I assume you will be painting, a wire brush will get most of it off, then give it a go with some sand paper

[Ozzie]

If the rust worries you that much get them sandblasted.
No need to sandblast the braking surface though, the pads will eat that rust off.

[Zuicider]

or a scouring pad works a mint just steal ya mums best one

[peanut buttercups]

cheers guys. big help. time to show the gf some neglect and work on my discs...

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

I'd be changing your signature though, not very considerate.

[philv]

i wouldnt worry about it.it will come off through use