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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: tunnie on 07 May 2011, 10:47:32

Title: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: tunnie on 07 May 2011, 10:47:32
Had a little bit of a sort out in the garage yesterday, found some brand new brake discs I never used. I remember taking the pads out, but never used the discs. They must be a good few years old, so parts of them have rusted a little, although for most part they are fine.

Are they still ok to use? I was going to buy some new pads and stick them on, is it worth cleaning the discs up with anything or let brake pads do the work?

This is the rust:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/Photo%20May%2006%2C%2017%2052%2003.jpg)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/803897/Omega/Misc/Photo%20May%2006%2C%2017%2052%2012.jpg)
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 May 2011, 10:51:30
They are no worse than they get on a car that's been parked up for a week or two. Just give them a light scrub with some wet & dry before fitting if you're concerned. :y
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: tunnie on 07 May 2011, 10:58:36
Cheers Kev, i'll do that  :y
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2011, 11:09:17
And degrease them - they will still have oil on them to stop them corroding, even though they have started to.
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: tunnie on 07 May 2011, 11:11:35
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And degrease them - they will still have oil on them to stop them corroding, even though they have started to.

I'm going to do stock up on some decent materials, pluggas, propper tub of copper slip, think trip to Halfrauds is in order!

Whats plan for today?
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2011, 11:21:36
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And degrease them - they will still have oil on them to stop them corroding, even though they have started to.

I'm going to do stock up on some decent materials, pluggas, propper tub of copper slip, think trip to Halfrauds is in order!

Whats plan for today?
Need to be home by around 4pm if I go out, as someone is coming to pick up a relay have a blind fitted.

Whats weather like - last night was messy, so still laying in bath  :-[
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: tunnie on 07 May 2011, 11:38:07
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And degrease them - they will still have oil on them to stop them corroding, even though they have started to.

I'm going to do stock up on some decent materials, pluggas, propper tub of copper slip, think trip to Halfrauds is in order!

Whats plan for today?
Need to be home by around 4pm if I go out, as someone is coming to pick up a relay have a blind fitted.

Whats weather like - last night was messy, so still laying in bath  :-[

Chucked it down earlier, clearing up now.

According to weather reports it should be sunny for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 May 2011, 11:39:18
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And degrease them - they will still have oil on them to stop them corroding, even though they have started to.

I'm going to do stock up on some decent materials, pluggas, propper tub of copper slip, think trip to Halfrauds is in order!

Whats plan for today?
Need to be home by around 4pm if I go out, as someone is coming to pick up a relay have a blind fitted.

Whats weather like - last night was messy, so still laying in bath  :-[

Chucked it down earlier, clearing up now.

According to weather reports it should be sunny for the rest of the day.

Rain? Haven't seen any of that stuff for about 6/8 weeks around here! :o :o
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: tunnie on 07 May 2011, 11:42:40
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And degrease them - they will still have oil on them to stop them corroding, even though they have started to.

I'm going to do stock up on some decent materials, pluggas, propper tub of copper slip, think trip to Halfrauds is in order!

Whats plan for today?
Need to be home by around 4pm if I go out, as someone is coming to pick up a relay have a blind fitted.

Whats weather like - last night was messy, so still laying in bath  :-[

Chucked it down earlier, clearing up now.

According to weather reports it should be sunny for the rest of the day.

Rain? Haven't seen any of that stuff for about 6/8 weeks around here! :o :o

Monsoon like earlier, really thick heavy stuff. But only lasted for about 20 mins or so. Sun is out now  8-)
Title: Re: New discs, but rusty...
Post by: Debs. on 07 May 2011, 11:50:49
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And degrease them - they will still have oil on them to stop them corroding, even though they have started to.

I'm going to do stock up on some decent materials, pluggas, propper tub of copper slip, think trip to Halfrauds is in order!

Whats plan for today?
Need to be home by around 4pm if I go out, as someone is coming to pick up a relay have a blind fitted.

Whats weather like - last night was messy, so still laying in bath  :-[


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