Hi, I wonder what method to use to degrease brand new brake discs that come with a thin film of oil on them for protection. Soap and water? Dishwasher?

I am changing the disc on my tintop and assume the oil would not help braking performance...

Thanks!

Gergely

celly thinners or petrol

I usually clean them off with two lots of clean petrol, then wipe with a clean rag or paper towel. Never a problem.
Phil

Get a can of brake cleaner from halfords or your motor factors. A quick spray on your new discs and a wipe with some kitchen paper will get them degreased in seconds.

won't fairy liquid do it?
bob

It probably would - but it contains a fair amount of salt, so that and the water probably won't do the disks any good!

The brake cleaner in a can is wonderful stuff - I often use it for degreasing other stuff as well.

David

just gonna say it........brake cleaner? or is that too obvious!!

Brake cleaner... hmmm... now there's a thought...

I never knew these existed. I'll get one of those then.

Thanks everyone!

i used thinners cos thats all i had. I wouldnt normally of bothered but my mate tells me the grease gets into the pads.

A mate of mine (non mechanical) once put copaslip on his pads to stop them squealing.

I think you know what's coming next!!

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Originally posted by Gergely
Brake cleaner... hmmm... now there's a thought...

I never knew these existed. I'll get one of those then.

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swarfega stop quick(brake cleaner) smells of lemon.

Paul

I vote for methylated spirits. I wouldn't use petrol as it leaves an oily residue...

Sprits of some sort that will fully evaporate is what is required

acetone degreases stuff very quickly.

Melts rubber gloves too !