Remove caked on brake dust?

bruker · Nov 10, 2009

What's the best way to remove caked on brake dust? I don't think the previous owner ever rotated the tires because there's a ton of caked on brake dust on the back sides of the front rims. I've tried Purple Power which usually works and even some mineral spirits but neither one did much. Any suggestions?

Jay FX4 · Nov 10, 2009

For anything but the face of the wheels, a wire brush works like a charm.

bruker · Nov 10, 2009

Jay FX4 said:
For anything but the face of the wheels, a wire brush works like a charm.

I'm sure that'll work but won't that also remove any protective coating on the rims?

Mark_88 · Nov 10, 2009

Wear a face mask when you do that...a good one...not those cheap paper types...brake dust is part asbestos...or can be...

You can also try spraying it with water before brushing...that keeps the dust down to a minimum...but makes a very black and dirty floor if you spill any...

adsm08 · Nov 10, 2009

a pressure sprayer also works nice if you have one.

scotts90ranger · Nov 10, 2009

have you tried brake parts cleaner? that stuff works great for just about everything...

Kroeter · Nov 10, 2009

I sprayed some simple green on mine and let them soak for a while. Took most of it off, I repeated a couple times.

Remove caked on brake dust?

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