how to clean up corroded brake parts？

Brake components are one of the most important parts of any vehicle and should be inspected regularly. Worn brake components can lead to reduced braking capacity and increased braking distances, directly contributing to a greater risk of an accident. If you don't want to replace these parts frequently, you should have your brake components maintained and cleaned at a regular interval. Here's what we know about cleaning up your car’s corroded brake parts.

How is the brake system work?

Steps

Conclusion

How is the brake system work?

We will start by describing the braking components involved in stopping a vehicle and how they work together. That way you'll be more likely to know exactly how the entire braking system is greatly affected once one component experiences corrosion.

Starting with one of the main components in the braking system, we look at the disc rotor that the brake pads squeeze tightly against, which creates friction that slows the rotation of the wheels and the vehicle.

The brake caliper is activated by the vehicle's brake pedal and the hydraulic pressure of the brake fluid generated by the master cylinder. In this assembly, the brake pads are pressed against the surface of the disc rotor to create friction.

The caliper consists of several parts that are critical to the effective operation of the braking system. These parts include calipers and mounting brackets, sliding pins, locking bolts, dust sleeves, brake mounting clips, brake linings and pads, and brake pistons with dust sleeves and seals.

The caliper is supplied with brake fluid through a banjo fitting, which pushes the piston forward against the internal brake lining when the brake pedal is depressed. This causes the caliper to move along the sliding pin, which then pulls the outer brake lining up against the brake disc rotor.

Steps

Clean brake discs with white vinegar.

Step 1: Put on gloves, goggles and other safety equipment

Step 2: Carefully raise or lift the vehicle on a level surface with a lift or jack

Step 3: Loosen the lug screws/nuts

Step 4: Unscrew the lug screws/nuts, remove the wheels, and then remove the wheels

Step 5: Remove the calipers

Step 6: Remove the brake rotor

Step 7: Place the rotor into a bucket or container large enough to hold the rotor and water

Step 8: Pour white vinegar into the bucket containing the rotor (completely submerge the rotor in white vinegar)

Step 9: Soak the rotor for at least 1 hour

Step 10: After soaking for at least 1 hour, some bubbles will start to form

Step 11: Take the rotor out

Step 12: Wipe the rotor with a cloth or rag

If you have very rusty parts in these areas, soak the rotor head in vinegar overnight. Repeat these steps if necessary. The longer the rotor is soaked in white vinegar, the easier the rust will be removed.

The advantages of these steps are the deep cleaning of the rotor, the labor savings, the dramatic results, and the ability to effectively remove corrosion.

Conclusion

If a vehicle sits somewhere for a few days, you may start to see some signs of rust on the rotors. Surface rust can be removed by simply driving the vehicle. Take the vehicle out of the turn, which includes some stop-and-go driving, and inspect the rotors. If the corrosion is still visible, bring it up to a new level. Find an empty street or an empty parking lot. Start the vehicle at about 10 mph, then brake hard. Repeat this process several times, then check the rotor again. If corrosion is still present, then perform the above ground steps. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.