Originally Posted by
scarlson
I normally use a coarse file. Takes the glazing off the pads, too, so the shard will be in bright relief against fresh pad material. Then dig the shard out with a sharp pick or pocket screwdriver.
Yup. I doubted that recommendation years ago, and was kinda timid about cleaning up brake pads with just a wipedown and some alcohol. But then saw YouTube videos of mechanics doing exactly that from the 1960s through contemporary races. Bike mechanics doing the equivalent to farriers dressing horses' hooves.