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Old 23-08-2007, 10:13   #1
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My drum brakes are horrible brown and covered in rust, any ideas how to clean them up? same with the filthy black calipers on the front.

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Wire brush, bit of elbow grease and a drop of smooth hammerite in you fav colour.
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is there some like rust removing solution u can get?
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No need for any solution (not that you ant to use it on brakes) just rub it off witha wire brush and paint.
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