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[terry paget]

Having replaced my shiny new solid rear discs with the older worn ventilated rear discs, I am wondering how best to store the new solid discs until I fit them to one of my 2 litre Omegas. I fear they will rust if I just put them on a shelf in the garage. Should I oil them, grease them, or just seal them in a poly bag dry?

[05omegav6]

A coat of light oil might be prudent if storing them for a while Be sure to thoroughly degrease them prior to fitting them though

[YZ250]

Having replaced my shiny new solid rear discs with the older worn ventilated rear discs, I am wondering how best to store the new solid discs until I fit them to one of my 2 litre Omegas. I fear they will rust if I just put them on a shelf in the garage. Should I oil them, grease them, or just seal them in a poly bag dry?

I would avoid a polythene bag as it may sweat and cause them to rust. 

As Al said, a light smear of grease/oil may be beneficial, as after all, they are delivered greased.

Must admit thinking it was a joke when I read the topic title. 

[martin42]

if youve gone from ventilated to solid rear dics which are thinner,il be looking forward to ive crashed my car as brakes failed due to brake piston popping out of rear caliper 

[Andy B]

if youve gone from ventilated to solid rear dics which are thinner,il be looking forward to ive crashed my car as brakes failed due to brake piston popping out of rear caliper 

See towards the end of this thread     

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=115034.0

[Shackeng]

if youve gone from ventilated to solid rear dics which are thinner,il be looking forward to ive crashed my car as brakes failed due to brake piston popping out of rear caliper 

T'other way round

[biggriffin]

For storeing discs,
1 cardboard box
2 gresaproof paper
3 tin hmp grase
4 paint brush.

Apply grease all over disc's using paint brush,dont be shy,then wrap in grease proof,place in box and store some were dry.
 when you come to degreasing them to use,get some brake cleaner to remove the grease.

[flexbuttcheck1]

wd40 i find the best for storing discs as when your ready to use them just a quick wipe off will surfice as any left over wd will just burn off when used

[biggriffin]

Think op wants long term storage,as rear discs last for years.

[dbug]

Yep grease em and store as biggrifin says - thats the way they are supplied new.  WD40 not the right product for this application

[symes]

Yep grease em and store as biggrifin says - thats the way they are supplied new.  WD40 not the right product for this application

water in that stuff

[dbug]

Yep grease em and store as biggrifin says - thats the way they are supplied new.  WD40 not the right product for this application

water in that stuff

Don't think so its actually a silicone based water repellent

[flexbuttcheck1]

never had any problems with wd40 ive got discs in my shed from my viva that ive had for at least 15 years and every now and then ill just give them a quick top up spray and there still in tip top condition
 

[slowboy]

Are discs in short supply? I don't oil or grease my gold ingots

[dbug]

WD40 is ok for gold ingots