advice on rusty disc

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Re: advice on rusty disc

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I would if I could but im rebuilding the bike so no can do trying the coke then will give them a go over with some wire wool
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Re: advice on rusty disc

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If there is still plenty of "meat" on them, you might consider to find a local garage that have this...
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Re: advice on rusty disc

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I shall have a look into this be good for the fronts if they can be done
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Re: advice on rusty disc

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Ive ground discs down on the lathe many times, its mainly done to remove any prominent lipping on the edge of the disc, not for rust.

The rust will go away as soon as you use the brakes a bit. The discs are not cast iron so they wont be all rust just a high iron content.
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Re: advice on rusty disc

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Done one side
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Re: advice on rusty disc

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Looks nice, but that center part is going to corrode now....
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Re: advice on rusty disc

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Na if the other side comes up I shall paint the centre

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