Oxidised brake discs

[aidanbree]

After a catalogue of issues, I have finally got my Chim back on the road. It has been laid up for more months than I care to remember....

The brake discs are oxidised and are making a heck of a noise. Should I be OK just to run it for a few days and see how they clean up themselves with use?

[phillpot]

aidanbree said:

The brake discs are oxidised

Is that a posh word for rusty?

Should clean themselves with a bit of use but if you are concerned it's wheels off and a light rub over with some emery cloth (imho).

[aidanbree]

Aye, commonly known as rust!

Cheers. Hopefully they will clean up without any intervention (me doing anything)

[FlipFlopGriff]

If they arent too bad you should be Ok but of not I'd go the emery cloth route too. Just ensure they haven't warped - you'll feel this when you brake if they have.
FFG

[TheRealFingers99]

If a little left foot braking doesn't clean them up, you could always get them blasted (bead or aluminium oxide) -- beats emery cloth and will clean out the vents, too.

[caduceus]

Bilt Hamber Deox-C is brilliant stuff. Will bring them up like new.

[Alexdaredevils]

Stop fart arsing about and get in it and drive it, takes about 10 mins to remove rust of brake discs

[Pupp]

Alexdaredevils said:

Stop fart arsing about and get in it and drive it...

Don't do as I do, do as I say...!