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venomrx7 03-07-2004 05:11 PM

well, like it says, is emory paper ok to use on rotor faces? I finally got the engine apart, and the rotor faces are pretty thick with carbon buildup. I have a bunch of 400 grit emory paper, can I get the rotors nice and clean again with it?

venomrx7 03-07-2004 06:06 PM

no one knows?

Ranzo 03-07-2004 06:31 PM

Before you start trying to sandpaper all that gunk of your rotors I would suggest using some solvent, soap, gasoline or whatever you have available to wash them with. I have used oven cleaner alot in the past......just spray it on and get a good brush and scrub away. It is safe to use sandpaper on the rotors but you don't want to paper the whole darn thing!!

venomrx7 03-07-2004 06:57 PM

oh yea, I know not the whole thing, just the faces. i'll try the gas/solvent first, and if that doesn't get it, then paper it is.

rmaiersg 03-07-2004 07:32 PM

Get that nasty solvent that they sell at automotive stores. Just let the rotor sit in it over night and the job should be done for you.

Joe Flo 03-07-2004 07:37 PM

Nobody used a toothbrush? Well on mine I used a soft bristle brush I got at autozone.

mazdaspeed7 03-07-2004 07:50 PM

I soak in kerosene, then take a SS wire brush to the rotor to get off the carbon.

Jeff20B 03-07-2004 08:32 PM

I soak in gas for a minute to cut through the oil and start brushing with a toothbrush (Oral B seems to hold up well in gas). Then once all the loose stuff is removed, I let the rotors dry for a while. Then I hit them with a fine wire wheel. The faces come out looking great.

venomrx7 03-07-2004 08:39 PM

thanks for the suggestions. I'm gonna try the "nasty" solvent overnight thing.

Silver Ninety Three 03-07-2004 10:28 PM

I use a rubber bristled grinding pad on a 90 degree grinder.


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