cleaning discs

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

whats the best way to clean discs? just noticed some rust build-up in the little holes in the rear disc

tom_e · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

Use the brake every now and again. That'll keep the swept surface as clean as needs be.

Discs will pick up surface rust quite quickly especially with the damp and salt due to the composition of the metal they're made from. It's nothing to worry about.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

AFAIK if q disc rusts quickly it's a good quality one. Something to do with the iron content.

As above just brake that'll clean it.
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bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

cheers guys I'm relatively new to riding (well 2 years on 125 and just got full licence) so wasnt aware of it being quite normal. will give it some extra braking on the way home Wink

(in b4 locked the rear and hit a wall)

andys675 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Karma :

discs with iron in them stop better, it helps with braking performance

all triumphs have this, and stuffy old farts moan like fuck about it
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Bozzy · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Karma :

Funnily enough I've just been out to my bike and the rear disc has a little surface rust from getting caught in the rain yesterday.
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NJD · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Mar 2015 Karma :

I cleaned my discs yesterday with brake cleaner and took the cover of this morning to find rust, excellent. Six miles latter it had all gone. Six miles because end of ride and couldn't be bothered to stop and look inbetween because, to me, non issue.

If you're asking how to clean it then either ride and use them or use brake cleaner. Spray onto the disc and wipe around and then wipe again clean with another rag. Can says test the brakes afterwards, I assume means take it easy at first.

ZR7S for the record, not that I see it matters.
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bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

well it seems to have disappeared after the ride home last night in the rain, so all is well now Mr. Green

Bloggsy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Karma :

Cleaning Discs??? I don't even clean my bike.
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