Rust On Rear Disk

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mxmatthew

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• May 26, 2005

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I've rescently been having some problems with rust on my rear brake disk. After washing I try to dry the disk off as best I can with a rag but it still seems to rust a little bit and it leaves a nice big patch of rust where the pads were while the bike was sitting. Any advise on this? I'm not sure if WD-40 would be good for the pads and if it would affect braking performance. Thanks!

 

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joshualeeusmc

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• May 26, 2005

• #2

Try using brake cleaner.

 

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Rcannon

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• May 26, 2005

• #3

You can also ride the bike and get the brakes hot.

I do this, or use my leaf blower to dry them off. Any moisture on my discs will do the same thing.

 

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Scott Tipton

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• May 27, 2005

• #4

Quaker State 10w40 spread all over will keep em from rusting, of course they wont stop as well either!
Just kiddin
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Peer Lovell

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• May 28, 2005

• #5

Rust between the rotor and the pad is totally normal. Just like on a car with disk brakes.
Ride the brake for a moment after you start riding and this will get it off.
If it really bothers you steel wool will take it off.

 

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mxmatthew

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• May 31, 2005

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• #6

alright, thanks guys :cool: