New Wheels...New Problem
#1
New Wheels...New Problem
I'll be getting new wheels this week (Black 03 Cobras) and I wanted to confront another problem before the new wheels go on. My Brakes.
First of all, does anyone have any Idea what in the hell that is on my brake pads (all the pink ****)? Could it be the chemicals I use to clean my wheels? I use Black Magic Wheel Cleaner btw. Can I get it off somehow without ruining my brake pads in the process?
Second of all, if I paint them black this weekend, what part can I paint? Im very nervous that I may end up painting the wrong thing and ruining my brakes/wrecking my car. Do I sand it first? Do I need to take them off? How long does it take to take off/dry/put back on? Im looking for specifics or a write up if there is one already.
Last thing, what do you think the wheels are worth without the tires? My friend wants to buy them. I figured $150 for all 4 but its not worth selling them for that cheap. They are in decent shape. Minor curb rash. Brake Dust. Etc.
Thanks
#5
RE: New Wheels...New Problem
ORIGINAL: sxynerd
If you searched....THen you would have found something. Now go back and really do a search
ORIGINAL: rezarxt
Yeah I searched for a write up but couldnt find one.
Yeah I searched for a write up but couldnt find one.
#6
RE: New Wheels...New Problem
well depending on how new the pads are i would say go ahead and change them. you are already going to have the calipers off painting them, you mind as well change you brake while you at it. just save you from having to take everything off again in a month or so. but that is just me. as far as the pink stuff, i have no idea. i wouldn't try cleaning them with any sort of harsh cleaner though. don't know how it will affect your bake pads.
#9
RE: New Wheels...New Problem
Yeah I didnt think about that. Whats the best way to clean it off? Just use a wire brush on itwhen I take off the calipers? Or can that damage something?
#10
RE: New Wheels...New Problem
My guess would be that the pink stuff is disc-brake-quiet, it's usually orange or pinkish and is applied to the back of the pads to basically absorb the vibrations of the pads so the brakes don'tsqueal.
I've never heard of pink brake fluid btw?
I've never heard of pink brake fluid btw?