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Cleaning Aluminum Brake Track
I went for a ride this weekend and got a lot of road grime all over my bike...including the brake tracks.
What should I clean the brake track withs? I guess also my brake pads? |
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I always use some steel wool to rub on the brake track and sand down the brake pads very lightly. Be careful as the steel wool can also cause some sidewall wear if you're blunt like me. Also make sure you sand down the brake pads perpendicular.
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You are talking rim brakes, right?
Soap...water....blue Scotch-Brite No Scratch sponge No need to overthink it......
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I use the Mavic Abraisive Rubber Rim Stone.
Some may be turned off by the word 'abraisive' but it works with a minimum of fuss and will last a lifetime. Standard description below: Product Description The Mavic Abrasive Rubber Rim Stone is made to take off the dirt, gunk, and grime that accumulated on your rim surface over time. When your braking surface is clean it is more efficient and thusly, ensuring a safer ride. |
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When I commuted in Hawaii, just about every day had some rain along with the red mud that chewed up brake pads and rims. I'd put the bike up in the stand and use soapy water and a brush to scrub the rims and sidewalls. Everything rinsed off. I did this once a week. Don't get it in your hubs.
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is pretty good for this, IMO.
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Choices
Looks like a lot of choices. I like that.
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I use Scotch-Brite (green)
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I would start with detergent and warm water, same thing you might clean the rest of the bike with. If you've got a case of sticky tar then bring out your favorite degreaser or solvent. Mild abrasives are a last resort to restore worn surfaces.
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Dawn Blue for soap. I use even more destructive ScotchBritePad when redressing some that may be pretty far along.
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spendy but good
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^ this... and be aware of where you are on the rim else you will eff up the decals.
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DT Swiss has something similar to the Mavic one. Cheap and works extremely well. Don't forget to clean the pads too...! (and switch to pads that are better at not picking up grime and abrasives... SwissStop BXP are awesome)
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