I uncovered my bike after the rains to find rust on my rear brake disc – but not on the front – go figure. I wanted to de-rust it a little before I rode it so I asked for advice on twitter/facebook and received answers from simple to complex from a variety of friends. Here's the collective wisdom. Thank you!
Teresa Ann Foxworthy at 10:54pm March 26
i once heard that coca cola dissolved rust nicely…lol…what do i know about brake discs!?!?
Marcello Molteni at 12:59am March 27
Tim Bowman at 7:27am March 27
Usually it's enough riding the bike and braking.. 🙂 but I can suggest sand paper and petrol.
Tim Bowman at 7:27am March 27
There is actually a product called a rotor hone. Check out http://www.sjdiscounttools
Dean Bartosh
Go to auto parts store. They make a aerosol spray brake cleaner.
Any more advice welcome – please use the comments area of my blog. Thanks again!
WD40 😛
I agree with Marcello. Rust will actually improve braking for a while. The most popular product for removing rust is Naval Jelly.
I like to back off the adjuster on the front brake so it won’t lock up in a panic situation. A rear wheel lock-up is more controlable.