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Offline kam

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R32 rusty disks
« on: August 02, 2013, 10:28:22 am »
Hi guys I have bought some bigger r32 brakes for my gt tdi, the disks have been out in the wet and are rusty looking for any advise as to what the best way to clean them up is thanks

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Re: R32 rusty disks
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2013, 11:26:25 am »
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Re: R32 rusty disks
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2013, 12:47:19 pm »
If it's the braking surface, then just using the brakes will clean them. If it's the bells, wirewoold/emery cloth will take them off and it'd be a good idea to paint them.

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