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      06-16-2022, 12:45 PM   #1
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Rust removal - brakes

I was in FL recently and had some rust build up on the brake rotors and maybe other spots inside the wheel. I of course washed the car throughly when I got home. Most of the rust has been knocked off. However some remains, especially on the rear.

Is there a good way to clean that off, without removing the wheel?
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I was in FL recently and had some rust build up on the brake rotors and maybe other spots inside the wheel. I of course washed the car throughly when I got home. Most of the rust has been knocked off. However some remains, especially on the rear.

Is there a good way to clean that off, without removing the wheel?
The rotor surface will rust. Using the brakes will remove that rust. There is a product called, IIRC, Iron Off that will safely remove any iron particles.
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I was in FL recently and had some rust build up on the brake rotors and maybe other spots inside the wheel. I of course washed the car throughly when I got home. Most of the rust has been knocked off. However some remains, especially on the rear.

Is there a good way to clean that off, without removing the wheel?
The rotor surface will rust. Using the brakes will remove that rust. There is a product called, IIRC, Iron Off that will safely remove any iron particles.
Yeah 90% of the rust has been knocked off with use. It's just a small strip going around the innermost part of the rear rotor.
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I use Iron X by Carpro. Rust is normal, my rotors get rusty after washing my car. The good thing with Iron X is you can spray it all over your car to get rid of all that brake dust that accumulates over time. I use this with Tar remover after I clay bar my car.
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I use Iron X by Carpro. Rust is normal, my rotors get rusty after washing my car. The good thing with Iron X is you can spray it all over your car to get rid of all that brake dust that accumulates over time. I use this with Tar remover after I clay bar my car.
Thanks! I'll add that to my list of things to try. As I run out of stuff, I still like to cycle in something new.
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