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Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
« on: June 22, 2014, 11:20:53 pm »
You know... the metal alloy part? Whats the best way to get all the dirt off them?

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Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2014, 11:31:37 pm »
I just use G101 dilutred to about 1/25, works a treat. I pretty much G101 on everything now a days  :grin: :grin:
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Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2014, 08:25:28 pm »
I used an aerosol I bought from Halfords - brake & clutch cleaner;

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_274611_langId_-1_categoryId_255218

Sprayed on and wiped off with a rag - seemed to do the trick ok!


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Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2014, 10:31:32 pm »
I used brake cleaner and panel wipe with a rag to get the worst off then a cotton bud to get the gaps with  :ashamed:
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Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2014, 10:46:02 pm »
Brake cleaner isnt really cutting the mustard. I tried power washing them, but still not as clean as i would like.

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Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2014, 12:09:56 am »
If they are stripped I left mine in soak with some cheap apc over night mixed with boiling water (to start anyway) a lot of the sh*t came off with a little elbow grease, been told white vinegar is also very useful for soaking by a few relatives could be worth a go

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Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2014, 12:14:13 am »
Will try apc. Cheers.