brake caliper cleaning???

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10-03-2008, 12:23 PM

iconoclast

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brake caliper cleaning???

anyone here have any suggestions or tips on cleaning stock oem brake calipers? ive tried brake cleaner and high pressure wash neither were very effective, would like to restore them to a 'like new' finish with out painting... any ideas?

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10-03-2008, 12:34 PM

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i get them pretty good with a long brush when i clean my rims.

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10-03-2008, 05:12 PM

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yeah, take your wheels off and use a wire brush

yeah, a wire brush..will restore luster.

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10-05-2008, 07:24 PM

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2PUTT had some pictures to that effect a while back, ask him

I remember he removed the wheels..came out very nice

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10-06-2008, 04:14 AM

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