Cleaning disc rotors

[lucco]

I think i accidently got some WD40 onto the disc rotors yesterday and this afternoon when i was riding they hardly even worked and they squeaked a fair bit.

how should i clean them and what with?
Thanks! :D
oh yeah they are hayes hfx-1 6"

use the search function theres HEAPs of threads on this

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[nicklouse]

take out old pads! clean rotor with a good cleaner that does not leave any residue (meths, iso.prop.alchohol etc etc) fit new pads go ride.

if the brakes are hydros keep fu**ed pads for holding the pistons back when bleeding the brakes.

you could try cleaning the pads by various ways that i am sure other forum users will recomend! but in my experiance the results are no where as good as new pads.

[MrPlow]

boil the fark outta your pads. but beware the glue doesn't dilodge the backing plate from the brake mat'l! Or try riding along with ya mums talcum powder, squirt a heap around your caliper then gently apply the brakes again and again. Your neighbours will think you are some sort of freak, but you prob are anyway (you are a mtber :lol: )

[Mommers]

jim beam works well for me :)

[wombat]

jim beam works well for me :)

:roll: Seriously, can't you think of anything better to do with it?

Avoid boiling/baking too, it's really not a sound procedure.

[nicklouse]

jim beam works well for me :)

what a waste

so mommers drinks the meths and cleans the disc with JB sounds like a tramp :D