cleaning rust from brake discs

**jape** · 03-01-2010, 03:33 AM

OK, thanks Vlad - so there is no misunderstanding the whole 'disc thing' that I assume is what you call the rotor has specks of surface rust in various places, not just around the bolt holes or mounting section. It has no rust on the actual contact surface, that is nice and shiny from friction. I understand between the two of you that it is OK to paint/seal or whatever anywhere on the disc thing apart from where the pads make contact as that would compromise the braking.
I had thought that stainless wouldn't rust, I had also thought that stainless wouldn't take paint. Guess I found out the first premiss was wrong, I shall find out about the second when I do it!

**davidqc** · 03-03-2010, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by jape

... except the brake discs, I don't want to oil/wax/paint them of course so what do I best use in this critical area please?

Just use household aluminium scourer (it looks like swarf). Works a treat, cheap, does not damage the surfaces and you can give it back to the Missus when you're done with using it.

**clarkandrew45** · 10-01-2010, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by jape

I'm getting ready to do a home service, strip and clean and tighten or replace on my bike but a few areas on my Kinlon 200 dualsports are showing rust after less than a year, kept under cover, and 600 km ... oh well, rub it down, proof and paint ... except the brake disc, I don't want to oil/wax/paint them of course so what do I best use in this critical area please?

Hi,

I also have the same problem with the brake discs.I visited one of their official site and you might to do so.