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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: relluf on 11 September 2015, 20:11:22
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Hi I am fitting new discs and pads to the 2.2 tomorrow, so not sure what is the best option to degrease the new discs, would carb cleaner be ok or should I go buy some brake cleaner?
I am sure there will be an OOF way to do it!
And yes before anyone asks they are a genuine VX disc and pad kit!
Cheers.
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Ive used Gunk previously :y
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White spirit...turps...petrol... diesel... citrus degreaser...
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White spirit...turps...petrol... diesel... citrus degreaser...
Ha Ha Ok I get the picture !
Thanks so just about anything will do ,petrol on a rag?
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White spirit...turps...petrol... diesel... citrus degreaser...
Most of those are still going to leave some layer of oily finish, which isn't good for brakes!
I like cellulose thinners, but that's because it's cheap and I have it in stock for painting.
Your best bet is to buy a can of brake cleaner when you order the discs. This will allow you to clean the calipers and other mounting surfaces when doing the job, but not have large amounts of agressive solvent left over.
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I use petrol, leave's a clean grease free surface :y
Or if i'am feeling flush buy a tin of brake and clutch cleaner.
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White spirit...turps...petrol... diesel... citrus degreaser...
Ha Ha Ok I get the picture !
Thanks so just about anything will do ,petrol on a rag?
Just don't spill any on your tarmac drive (if you have one). Will go through it like a hot knife through butter. :y
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I use this stuff LINK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003IIETN0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_GJZ8vb6CX705T) :y
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I use this stuff LINK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003IIETN0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_GJZ8vb6CX705T) :y
Gallon of petrol cheaper than that. Cellulose thinner's even cheaper, :y
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I use this stuff LINK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003IIETN0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_GJZ8vb6CX705T) :y
Gallon of petrol cheaper than that. Cellulose thinner's even cheaper, :y
It looks pretty on the shelf though :D ;D
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Right , I have a gallon of petrol and am I right in thinking it evaporates anyway so should not leave any film or residue? Oh and a gravel drive so no tarmac to worry about.
lets hope the rain keeps off.
Thanks for all the input.
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Right , I have a gallon of petrol and am I right in thinking it evaporates anyway so should not leave any film or residue? Oh and a gravel drive so no tarmac to worry about.
lets hope the rain keeps off.
Thanks for all the input.
You are correct, just get a washing up bowl, put disc in, pour small amount of petrol in,then get your paint brush,and brush petrol all over, take out,stand, allow to dry, fit, repeat to other disc :y
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I use this stuff LINK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003IIETN0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_GJZ8vb6CX705T) :y
Gallon of petrol cheaper than that. Cellulose thinner's even cheaper, :y
It looks pretty on the shelf though :D ;D
Very important Man Rule. Any car products bought, whether necessary or not, must look impressive when put on a shelf. The more variants of essentially the same product, the better!
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Ecp had brake cleaner on offer for mighty big cans :y
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Pop em in the Dishwasher on a hot cycle :D :D :D :D
Don't tell the Mrs ;)
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Pop em in the Dishwasher on a hot cycle :D :D :D :D
Don't tell the Mrs ;)
Your secrets out now ;D
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But the spin drier does make a hell of a noise :y
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Why not use CRC Bräkleen? Product, which is especially made for this use?
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Why not use CRC Bräkleen? Product, which is especially made for this use?
Petrol or cellulose is cheaper per litre than brake cleaner.
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Why not use CRC Bräkleen? Product, which is especially made for this use?
Petrol or cellulose is cheaper per litre than brake cleaner.
But, having an Omega as a hobby or a daily driver is also not too cheap so we all must have the money :D ;D (no, not me, I donät have an Omega anymore)