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Drum brake pad cleaning..

Started by Edward Kenny, August 07, 2013, 06:38:49 PM

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Edward Kenny

August 07, 2013, 06:38:49 PM
Is it OK to use brake cleaner to clean off brand new drum brake pads? I got a little bit of dirt and maybe a tad of grease on the pads of the shoes when I was installing them...

Thanks in advance for the due diligence.

waterzap

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August 07, 2013, 09:26:13 PM
Thats actually what brake cleaner is for. Never use compressed air.
Leesburg, AL

TJ Hopland

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August 07, 2013, 09:30:23 PM
Hand prints seem to come off fine.   

Its when its been heated / used that you can no longer seem to remove oil from pads and shoes.  It must get baked in.
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

curly

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August 07, 2013, 09:44:22 PM
To prevent this, I always cover the linings with masking tape before I mount the shoes. When I am done, I pull the tape off. No worries about getting grease/dirt on the linings and I can handle the shoes as needed.

T Lewis
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