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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-16-14, 04:25 PM

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Oil on disc brake pads. Are they shot?

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Posted By FBinNY

Along with being a skin irritant, and generally...

Along with being a skin irritant, and generally not good for humans. IMO this is a last resort, and should be treated with respect.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-16-14, 02:46 PM

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Oil on disc brake pads. Are they shot?

Views: 3,950

Posted By FBinNY

I'm sure that pads cost more than brake cleaner,...

I'm sure that pads cost more than brake cleaner, but that's besides the point because they're so easy to clean if you use any of a number of things that will break down or dissolve oil. The OPs only...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-16-14, 10:56 AM

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Oil on disc brake pads. Are they shot?

Views: 3,950

Posted By FBinNY

Alcohol isn't a suitable solvent for oil, so that...

Alcohol isn't a suitable solvent for oil, so that did nothing. Use mineral spirits or naphtha to clean both the rotor pads. Or, if you don't have the right solvents you can try detergent and water,...

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