Whats the best method to clean break disc bells?

Post by **sonny** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:28 pm

Whats the best way/method/product to clean the rear break disc bells on the RS4, tried a few products with no results.

Ignore the spacer in the pic.

Post by **PhilT** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:34 pm

I used a grinder with wire brush attachment. Came out with a nice chrome like shine.

Post by **Reflect Russ** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:15 pm

yes they did young sir...

Post by **andre3k** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:07 pm

I'd just repaint if it were me; I think that's the easiest option

Btw have your spacers siezed on the hub?

Post by **sonny** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:49 pm

Thanks for replies guys, will the buffing it out.

Nope spacer not seized, there hubcentric so sit on the ridge of the main hub.

Post by **andre3k** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:39 am

sonny wrote:Nope spacer not seized, there hubcentric so sit on the ridge of the main hub.

Mine have lol, even after a healthy amount of copper grease before I fitted them.

Might have to get a bit physical & pry them off

Post by **Jules** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:40 pm

PhilT wrote:I used a grinder with wire brush attachment. Came out with a nice chrome like shine.

Liking this idea

Post by **PhilT** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:49 pm

Here's a pic. If the resolution is bad, look at the RS6 Reflectology pictures in my gallery.

Post by **sonny** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:50 pm

Now that does not look to shabby mate, will have to do mine in the week I think. What grade of wire brush do you use?

Post by **PhilT** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:30 pm

sonny wrote:Now that does not look to shabby mate, will have to do mine in the week I think. What grade of wire brush do you use?

Had to go digging in the garage to get the details. Draper Expert CB61T

Post by **Jules** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:36 pm

Did it take ages Phil,i suppose once done its just a little autosol to keep on top of it

Post by **sonny** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:45 pm

Thanks Phil. Will give it ago.

Post by **PhilT** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:13 pm

Jules wrote:Did it take ages Phil,i suppose once done its just a little autosol to keep on top of it

Didn't take that long. The trick was to go easy and let the tool do the work. I estimate max 20-30 mins per corner.

I didn't get chance to deal with the upkeep as it went to it's new owner before it needed upkeep.

If I was doing it properly (or another way), I might consider someone who could machine and polish a clean face.

Post by **Jules** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:05 am

Thats great,thanks for the info Phil

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