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Re: [T3] Rusty Brakes


On 31 Aug 2004 at 15:58, Jeff wrote:

> Anything special I should do to the drums and
> disk to remove the coating of rust on them from
> sitting for too many years?

If it is just fine surface rust then you probably don't really need to do 
anything. Just brake mildly for the first few stops.

If it is heavy crusty rust then you may want to get them lightly turned on a 
brake lathe.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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