Disc Brake Pad Problem
05-16-05, 03:29 PM
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Disc Brake Pad Problem
The other day I was cleaning my bike with Pedro's "Bike Lust" - making it nice and purty - and, low and behold, I accidentally sprayed some of good ol' Pedro's lovely concoction on my front disc brake pads. Since this is a wax based fluid, it's acting like I spilled oil on the pads, i.e. I've lost a significant level of stopping power as they don't bite anymore but, rather, they simply slide the rotor to a stop.
I used alcohol to clean off the rotor however, I'm not sure if I want to douse the pad in alcohol.
Do any of you know of a way to clean disc brake pads or are my brand new disc brake pads (I just replaced both front and rear about two weeks ago) completely shot?
I used alcohol to clean off the rotor however, I'm not sure if I want to douse the pad in alcohol.
Do any of you know of a way to clean disc brake pads or are my brand new disc brake pads (I just replaced both front and rear about two weeks ago) completely shot?
05-16-05, 03:59 PM
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Take a Blow torch to them in the driveway to cook the stuff off them.
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How long should I "cook" them? Sounds like I need to stop by the hardware store to pick up a crack-torch. Fun.
05-16-05, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CranxOC
How long should I "cook" them? Sounds like I need to stop by the hardware store to pick up a crack-torch. Fun.
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05-24-05, 06:04 PM
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toaster oven, 300F for an hour or so.
Very bad idea.
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Very bad idea.
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Originally Posted by CranxOC
I agree; that would likely comprimise the integrity of the pad.
As a rule of thumb i try not to put flammable objects in my oven.
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Originally Posted by nirvanaschains
And the integrity of your house after the oven explodes.
As a rule of thumb i try not to put flammable objects in my oven.
As a rule of thumb i try not to put flammable objects in my oven.
05-24-05, 08:49 PM
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Electric and Metal=Bad things.
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Electric and Metal=Bad things.
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Have you tried mud? Slop aloud on the rotor and see if it makes any difference. It can often sort out small contamination problems.
Also try sanding down the surface of the pads, sometimes the contamination is just on the surface of the pad.
You can also try the alcohol or disk brake cleaner it won't harm the pads.
Try heating the pads as a last resort. Using an oven is a bit better as the heat is controllable. It's too easy to heat the pads too much damaging the adhesive or pad material.
Also try sanding down the surface of the pads, sometimes the contamination is just on the surface of the pad.
You can also try the alcohol or disk brake cleaner it won't harm the pads.
Try heating the pads as a last resort. Using an oven is a bit better as the heat is controllable. It's too easy to heat the pads too much damaging the adhesive or pad material.
05-24-05, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by thumbnut
Huh, my toaster oven came with a metal rack and pan. Trust me, the oven thing works great! Throw in some hot dogs while you are at it...Great flavour!
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05-24-05, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by d_D
Have you tried mud? Slop aloud on the rotor and see if it makes any difference. It can often sort out small contamination problems.
Also try sanding down the surface of the pads, sometimes the contamination is just on the surface of the pad.
You can also try the alcohol or disk brake cleaner it won't harm the pads.
Try heating the pads as a last resort. Using an oven is a bit better as the heat is controllable. It's too easy to heat the pads too much damaging the adhesive or pad material.
Also try sanding down the surface of the pads, sometimes the contamination is just on the surface of the pad.
You can also try the alcohol or disk brake cleaner it won't harm the pads.
Try heating the pads as a last resort. Using an oven is a bit better as the heat is controllable. It's too easy to heat the pads too much damaging the adhesive or pad material.
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