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New Discs, Pads And Painted Callipers

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Old Mar 6th, 2012, 19:44   #11
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Well done Jim they look just the job.
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For the wire brush consider one of These as it certainly saves on knuckle damage - Mike
The problem I had was with the hand I was holding the calliper with. (ouch!)

Definitely looking at getting a Dremel. More effective, quicker and easier.
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Well done! Did you consider painting the new discs too? Just the parts that go rusty, i.e. the ventilation ducts on the rim and the inner part (not including the mating surface).

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I didn't think of it. I should have done really, must fight the OCD though!
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