Thread: Is there a quick way to clean a rim, and brake pads?
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Old 04-06-05 | 08:55 PM
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One more vote for isopropyl alcohol on the braking surfaces of the rim. If the pads are fairly clean, they shouldn't need anything.

Isopropyl can eat rubber, so I'd leave it off the pads. If/when the pads get glazed, a couple clean, steady passes with a flat mill bastard file will take care of 'em.
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